Weather TALK [forecasts, etc]

[Motortrend]

Why is Metro Manila flooding getting worse? | Philstar.com

"As the government grapples with worsening flood conditions, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto disclosed that the Department of Public Works and Highways is seeking P200 to P250 billion from the 2025 national budget for flood mitigation, as part of its total proposed P850 billion allocation."

P250 billion for flood control.

[dr. d]

Why is Metro Manila flooding getting worse? | Philstar.com

"As the government grapples with worsening flood conditions, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto disclosed that the Department of Public Works and Highways is seeking P200 to P250 billion from the 2025 national budget for flood mitigation, as part of its total proposed P850 billion allocation."

P250 billion for flood control.

in my opinion only,
flood control is science-easy.
it is the politics involved, that make it a bewildering problem.

back in the day, ncr underwent a massive flood control program. the flood canals would empty directly into manila bay.
these canals were very visible to anyone who strolled down roxas blvd. these canals would form humps on the sidewalks over them. joggers like me, would use these humps to take away some of the boredom of jogging.
back then, as a result, floods, if they did occur, would drain dry within half a day.
"where are these canals now?"

[Dr.Kamiya]

[_Cathy_]

Please tell me it isn't true that this weather will last until end of July???

[dr. d]

Please tell me it isn't true that this weather will last until end of July???

it's not that bad.
july ends next week.

[_Cathy_]

it's not that bad.
july ends next week.

But I've been stuck at home since I arrived last week I want to see sun ASAP.

[Devastator]

A wet and gloomy week but one good thing is the traffic has been lighter.

[ale828]

in my opinion only,
flood control is science-easy.
it is the politics involved, that make it a bewildering problem.

back in the day, ncr underwent a massive flood control program. the flood canals would empty directly into manila bay.
these canals were very visible to anyone who strolled down roxas blvd. these canals would form humps on the sidewalks over them. joggers like me, would use these humps to take away some of the boredom of jogging.
back then, as a result, floods, if they did occur, would drain dry within half a day.
"where are these canals now?"

1. Trash
2. Trash
3. Trash

The better question is why doesn't the government clean up and clear these drainages before the expected rainy season.

[_Cathy_]

A wet and gloomy week but one good thing is the traffic has been lighter.

Decided to go out today and it was a very nice drive! I stayed within 2 kms of our house lang. hehe

I did notice the potholes nga!

[Verbl Kint]

Latest update from PAGASA (5pm, July 24) on Typhoon "Emong":

https://pubfiles.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/...%239_emong.pdf


Signal no. 4: Ilocos Sur (Santa Lucia, Santa Cruz, Tagudin), La Union (Bangar, Luna, Balaoan, Bacnotan, San Juan, City of San Fernando, Bauang), and the extreme northwestern portion of Pangasinan (Agno, Bani, Bolinao, Anda, City of Alaminos)

Signal no. 3: The rest of Ilocos Sur, the rest of La Union, the northern and western portions of Pangasinan (Burgos, Dasol, Mabini, Lingayen, Bugallon, Infanta, Labrador, Sual, Dagupan City, San Fabian, Binmaley), the southern portion of Abra (San Quintin, Langiden, Manabo, Pidigan, Luba, Tubo, Villaviciosa, Pilar, Peñarrubia, San Isidro, Bangued, Danglas, La Paz, Tayum, Boliney, Sallapadan, Bucloc, Bucay, Dolores, Lagangilang, Licuan-Baay, Daguioman), the western portion of Mountain Province (Besao, Tadian, Sagada, Bauko), and the western portion of Benguet (Sablan, Kapangan, Mankayan, Tuba, Bakun, Kibungan)

Signal no. 2: Ilocos Norte, the rest of Pangasinan, the rest of Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, the rest of Mountain Province, Ifugao, the rest of Benguet, Babuyan Islands, the northern and western portions of mainland Cagayan (Rizal, Santa Praxedes, Claveria, Sanchez-Mira, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros, Aparri, Camalaniugan, Allacapan, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Lasam, Santo Niño, Piat, Tuao), the western portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Kayapa, Santa Fe, Ambaguio, Aritao, Bambang, Bayombong, Villaverde, Solano, Bagabag), and the northern portion of Zambales (Masinloc, Candelaria, Santa Cruz, Palauig, Iba)

Signal no. 1: Batanes, the rest of Cagayan, the western and central portions of Isabela (Santo Tomas, Delfin Albano, Quezon, Mallig, Quirino, Roxas, San Manuel, Aurora, San Mateo, Ramon, Cordon, Burgos, Cabatuan, Cabagan, San Pablo, Santa Maria, Tumauini, Gamu, Luna, Maconacon, Alicia, San Mariano, Naguilian, San Guillermo, City of Cauayan, Echague, Ilagan City, Angadanan, Benito Soliven, City of Santiago, Reina Mercedes, San Agustin, Divilacan, San Isidro, Jones), Quirino, the rest of Nueva Vizcaya, the rest of Zambales, Tarlac, the northern portion of Pampanga (Porac, Floridablanca, Angeles City, Mabalacat City, Magalang), and the western and central portions of Nueva Ecija (Carranglan, Lupao, Talugtug, Cuyapo, Nampicuan, Guimba, Science City of Muñoz, San Jose City, Pantabangan, Rizal, Llanera, Talavera, Santo Domingo, Quezon, Licab, Aliaga, Zaragoza, San Antonio, Jaen, Cabanatuan City, Santa Rosa, General Mamerto Natividad, Palayan City, Bongabon, Laur)

[Gumusut_Amige]

Sobrang lakas ng hangin dito sa eLyU since 01:30hours. Sana makaalis agad si Emong.

[Dr.Kamiya]

Saw the news about the two seniors whose car was swept by floodwaters into a creek along Caloocan. Both dead, man recovered soon after. Woman's body carried by the waters all the way to Bulacan.

Such a sad and unnecessary outcome.

[baludoy]

^ so sad to watch the footage of the ill fated xpander being swept into the darkness of a swollen creek. The tragedy could have been easily avoided if the driver just exercised patience and caution.

[_Cathy_]

I saw that, I wonder if they knew there was a creek. Also, I am surprised that flood that deep is powerful enough to sweep a car away. Parang thigh deep lang?

[Yatta]

I saw that, I wonder if they knew there was a creek. Also, I am surprised that flood that deep is powerful enough to sweep a car away. Parang thigh deep lang?

From the report they fell into an overflowing creek. Hindi nila alam lagpas na sila sa kalsada.

[dr. d]

^ so sad to watch the footage of the ill fated xpander being swept into the darkness of a swollen creek. The tragedy could have been easily avoided if the driver just exercised patience and caution.

... or, the local yokels put up a harang on the street...,
reminds me of the "... i was not informed..." in true QC...

internet has many examples of being swept away by floods, in broad daylight!
what more, if at night time...?

[Devastator]

Pag alanganin, huwag pilitin.

[shadow]

Gago din yun mga tao doon, hinde pa nila sinabihan, yun nag video taga doon sigurado yun mga nag swimming. Pinapabayaan nila para kumita sila pag tumirik mga saskayan na dumaan. Alam na nila eh pumunta na sila para magtulak sana.


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[ale828]

Sobrang lakas ng hangin dito sa eLyU since 01:30hours. Sana makaalis agad si Emong.

Stay Safe.
Saw pics of the devastation from a friend in La Union.
powerlines and trees are down, roads barely passable.

[Yatta]

Gago din yun mga tao doon, hinde pa nila sinabihan, yun nag video taga doon sigurado yun mga nag swimming. Pinapabayaan nila para kumita sila pag tumirik mga saskayan na dumaan. Alam na nila eh pumunta na sila para magtulak sana.


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