I hope all my friends are safe. It was flooding everywhere yesterday. I texted some friends to check if they're okay. Emm was quick to reply that they're okay. I'm worried about Fa, Sherry and Claude. They live in Greenpark, Katipunan and LGV respectively- all reported to be flooded.
I am very thankful that my dad and I are safe. Sarah and Julian are safe in San Mateo and my brother is safe at the apartment in Pasay.
Anyhoo, here are a few pictures I found on Facebook. Grabeh.
Marikina River Banks. The Marikina river extends to LGV.
Mercedes in LGV- ouch! (bili ka nalang bago. hehe)
Still in LGV.
Punky said there was MAJOR bayanihan in the village (her best friend Nowie lives there). Artistas helped rescue neighbors. Even Nowie's house became an evacuation center. I haven't heard from Claude yet. But I hope they're okay. Last thing I heard from her- even neighbors with Porsche cars are evacuating. (eeek!)
Araneta Avenue
That's Cristine Reyes on their roof. Btw she was rescued by Richard Gutierrez daw at around 2-ish AM. I heard from RuffaG on twitter. :)
Katipunan Ave.
Park 9, Katipunan
Exelsior (I dunno where this is exactly)
Grabe talaga. Super kawawa yung mga tao.
I hope by the end of the day, everyone is in a safe place already.
My dental operation has been cancelled for the nth time. This time it's because of the flood. The clinic is in Philcoa and last night it was flooding there so my dad decided not to push through today. I can't contact the clinic though. No landline. Cellphone networks are busy. I'm sure doc figured out the situation anyway. haha
Oh, one more thing. I think the lesson learned here would be we really have to care for the earth more. I agree with the weather officials that this is an effect of climate change- stronger rains, hotter days. This is not about how inefficient the rescue teams are, or how poor the drainage system is. If we didn't abuse mother nature, more trees would be there to protect us. If we dispose garbage properly, areas won't be clogged and the possibility of floods would be lessened.
Anyhoo, stay safe everyone!
Photos from P.Bondoc's repost. Compilation by JR Lo (whom I don't know personally.hehe)
2 comments:
eeeeeeee... grabeh talaga... wawa naman keo jan. nabaha ka ba adz?
Hi Javie! Nope, hindi ako binaha. Mataas yung village namin eh. Si fa pala binaha badly. Will post about it soon. hehe But she's okay now. Talked to her kanina. :)
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