🌧️ Hey everyone! Did you hear about the Philippines? They’re facing some really heavy rains right now. Two big storm systems, called low-pressure areas, might turn into tropical depressions soon! That means even more rain is on the way. 😮
The country’s weather team, PAGASA, says that the southwest monsoon is making it rain a lot. This can cause floods, landslides, and other dangerous things. In fact, on Tuesday, they gave a “red” warning for rainfall in Metro Manila, the capital city. That’s the highest alert! 🚨
Because of all the rain, schools and government offices in Metro Manila and nearby places were closed. People had to wade through knee-deep water to get home. Some roads were like rivers! 🚗💦 Government trucks came to help people who were stuck.
On social media, lots of people shared pictures and videos of the floods. Some showed trash floating in the water, which isn’t good for the environment. 🌊♻️
The bad weather has sadly caused problems for many families. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (that’s a big name, right? Let’s just call them NDRRMC) said that over 1.2 million people have been affected by the rains and Typhoon Wipha. While Typhoon Wipha left the Philippines on Saturday, it made the monsoon stronger. 🌪️
So far, six people have died, and others are missing or injured. More than 1,500 houses have been damaged. Roads and bridges are also affected, making it hard for people to travel. The losses in farms are over 54 million pesos! That’s about 947,000 US dollars. That’s a lot! 🌾💔
Let’s keep the people of the Philippines in our thoughts and hope the rains stop soon. If you want to help, maybe talk to your parents or teachers about ways to support those in need. 💕
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
