In September 26, 2009, Bagyong Ondoy, the worst tropical storm we have witnessed so far hit the shores of Manila. It left in its wake a string of destroyed houses and broken lives. This typhoon brought a month’s worth of rainfall in just 6 hours. Thankfully we all have managed to move past that and begin anew. But now, only a month has passed and another tropical storm is looming up again. According to PAGASA, Typhoon Juan could potentially bring Ondoy-like rain. PAGASA chief Graciano Yumul said that the storm has really intensified and is currently moving northwest at 20 kph.
Talk about overkill. Most people that were affected by Ondoy have barely even recovered yet and now there’s another storm brewing. Although on a positive note, people are definitely more prepared now. Thanks to Ondoy we now have an idea what to expect. Ondoy came as a surprise attack. Like a thief in the night. Nobody was expecting it. That was one crazy flood. It reminded me of Noah’s ark- seriously. There were people floating around on their couches while some where were stuck on top of their houses with nowhere to go. At least some had prince charming’s ready to brave the waters to rescue them. Christine Reyes was lucky enough to have a Richard Gutierrez jump on a jet ski to save her. But for us mere mortals, we have to be prepared. Or else we’d get blown away. If there is a typhoon coming the least we can do is prepare-and then pray.
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