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MANILA, Philippines — In the wake of the devastating Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon that have wreaked havoc across Metro Manila as well as Northern and Central Luzon, the offices of the House Speaker and Tingog Partylist on Wednesday launched relief operations for thousands of flood victims, starting with those in Marikina City.
MANILA, Philippines — Former vice president Leni Robredo, through the non-government organization she established, has mobilized a volunteer network to conduct rescue and relief operations for those affected by the widespread flooding and heavy rainfall caused by Super Typhoon Carina.
People especially in Marikina compared the heavy rainfall and torrential flooding to what was unleashed by Tropical Storm Ondoy in late September 2009. The stories and images were familiar: cars being swept away by floods in Manila; floodwaters rising so quickly people could not flee in time to safer ground, and were instead forced to scramble to the second floor or the rooftops of their homes. At the Quezon City Science Garden, the amount of rainfall reportedly even surpassed what was experienced during the onslaught of Ondoy.
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang suspended work in government and classes in all levels in Metro Manila and two other regions on Thursday, after being submerged in floodwaters caused by the southwest monsoon or «habagat» enhanced by Tyhoon «Carina.»
MANILA, Philippines — La Mesa Dam is close to spilling level on Wednesday and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned residents in nearby low-lying areas that some of its gates may be opened to release water, which may cause flooding.
STOCK and foreign exchange trading were suspended on Wednesday as heavy rain and floods brought by a typhoon-enhanced southwest monsoon led to the cancellation of classes and the closure of most government offices in Metro Manila.
OFFICIALS of Malabon and Navotas urged the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to hasten the repair of the Malabon-Navotas River navigational gate, as the two cities reeled from torrential rains brought by the southwest monsoon and Typhoon Carina.
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla on Wednesday set up hotlines to help those affected by floods and other emergencies brought about by Typhoon Carina (Gaemi).