There was a pretty bad typhoon, which means “big wind” that hit Manila, which is the capital. I am bout five hour away from it. The typhoon brought a bit of destruction also. Much of the city is under water as of right now. The people had to go on their roofs to escape the flooding but their houses were washed away some with them on top of it. There were also even a few hospitals that were flooded up to their 3rd floors.
Manny went to Manila today. I will hopefully have an update when he returns on what is happening to bring relief to Manila.
Widespread Flooding Strikes Philippines
Updated: Saturday, September 26, 2009 3:44 PM
Winds gusted as high as 53 mph as the Tropical Storm crossed the country. A state of calamity was declared across the city of Manila. government weather center reported that the rainfall set the record for the most rain in 24 hours in Manila.
Nearly the entire city of Manila was flooded in months worth of rain that fell in one day. This was the worst flooding in the Philippine capital in 42 years.
Story by AccuWeather.com Senior Meteorologist Dave Samuhel
I am glad you are OK, Maggie, and that you have hope to offer your new friends. You have some hard relief work ahead!
Be careful…
Remember flood waters brings many diseases.
I was worried about how you were. Thanks for the update and I’ll be praying
I wondered how far you were from all that was happening. Great way to keep us updated. Hope that you wait a while before heading into Manila, too. notoque has it right.
Maggie, Glad to hear you are not in the midst of the flooding. I imagine it was still an experience to be going through the “Big Wind”! Will your team be helping out down in the area’s most affected by the typhoon? You be careful now! Praying for ya!
Thank you for letting us know Maggie! God bless you in all that you are doing. May God give you wisdom and keep leading you! Prayin for you