some areas are really flooded right now

@jazel_juan (15746)
Philippines
August 6, 2012 11:32pm CST
I am referring to Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon, they are experiencing heavy rains and the place is still very much flooded. Some areas the flood is as high as two storey building. Some people do not have homes to live by now and no food.. it is scary that they are going through all of it..and so sad as some have babies and do not have the right shelter. I am just so happy that in our part of the country mr. sun is up and about but a part of me is also sad as i know some of my Filipino brothers and sisters are having a hard time. i hope we all take time to pray for them, that they will surpass all of these.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
Families being rescued  - The flood rendered many families homeless. Those in the rooftops were evacuated through by wooden or rubber boats.
Yes, I could not really help but pity these flood victims. They were like swallowed up by the big flood. How could they've been caught unaware? Why did they not evacuate before the flood? How sad for them. We are blessed we did not have that kind of destruction. All we could ever do is to pray that those in their rooftop still could be rescued the earliest possible time.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
well we also cannot blame them as it is the only property they have, that is why it was hard for them to leave the area plus they did not really expect the water would reach that high as no typhoon was announced...just the normal monsoon...yet it was not normal at all.
@sjvg1976 (41289)
• Delhi, India
8 Aug 12
Hello Jazel, I also have read that its been raining heavily since last few days there and has created flood like situation there.I pray God to stop this rain which has made people homeless.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
indeed there are a lot of homeless people and they need help very much
• United States
7 Aug 12
In some parts of the U.S.A. it's like that right now, but where I am from, it's just really really hot around here. We would give anything for rain right now.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
yes a mylotter did said that, that there is no rain in your area.. and it is too much here..
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
hi jazel, Good that you are not experiencing what we are experiencing right now We are hoping and praying that this rain will stop cause it already gave too much damage. Let's all pray and be safe
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
Yes there is too much damage, properties..lives lost. sad. how i wish mr. sun will go and visit you now, as it is very sunny here right now.
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
It really is scary... I don't know why Philippines have gone this bad.. I feel so sad about how our fellow Filipinos are going through right now.. If only we could do something about it. I'm about to say we are lucky co'z our area here is not flooded but then we are also afraid of bomb threats in our place. All we really need here is prayer to our Dear God..For us to strengthen our faith to him and not to lose hope..
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
one thing we could do is maybe gather clothes, unused blankets,pillow,food and donate.. as they need it badly.
@tetris15 (539)
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
The rain hasn't stopped and I heard on the news that the rain will still continue up until Thursday. I feel so bad that I can't do anything for those who are heavily affected by this but to pray for them. I pity those who are on their rooftops because their houses were flooded. On the other hand, I still believe that Filipinos can surpass this just like Ondoy.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
Yes if there is one good thing about us Filipinos is that we can surpass trials and move on. I even saw on TV where NLEX was flooded too and there were people stranded in cars as they have nowhere to go..and there were some with sari sari store at the side, they were still able to sell food for the people in the car..thus them not getting hungry at all.. it is funny at the same time heartbreaking but hell we can surpass this and move on. I have also seen people making make shift rafts out of nothing.. so yes we can surpass this.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
In my neighborhood (other subdivision) now they're submerged on waters. I am still lucky by this time- but stranded. Thu, main road in our place is still passable but some part are already closed...:(
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
yes my friend did told me that too.. she did not even go to work as the roads are flooded.. be safe my friend.
@topffer (42156)
• France
7 Aug 12
It is impressive. I have seen once a flood with water up to the roof of some houses. It was possible to enter in the cathedral of the town with boats. The worst is the cleaning and repairs needed when water is gone. I will pray for these persons.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
flood - a friend took this picture just now..this is outside the mall.
yes impressive but heart breaking as our country's disaster management program of the government is not impressive at all. so many are without food right now, no shelter...and are outside cold
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
It's also raining hard here in our place at Tarlac City. Most streets are flooded and the news said it will keep on raining the whole day. Classes are suspended so I am home with the kids. I put them all to sleep after watching a series of Naruto from a DVD I bought last weekend. I hope the rain will stop soon. We are lucky that our house is elevated so we don't worry much for ourselves. But it is sad that the coutry will again be facing much expenses on repairs and that a lot of our fellow men are sheltered under evacuation areas because their homes are already under floods. My mom hates seeing the news showcasing poor people affected by these rains. She says it is because we have so much garbage in the country that the water cannot drain to avoid the areas from flooding. We throw our garbage just about anywhere- along the streets, on rivers, etc. Etc. Then we cut trees and do not plant anew so we have no more decent forest left. I cannot argue with her when she is irate like this because she will not listen to anything. I just let her be on her litany. :( But during this time of our lives when we see people suffering, it is not really helpful to point fingers on whose fault it is. It is better to pray and extend help to those in need. No use blaming, but true that we must learn from these mistakes and try to move on and improve ourselves and our actions while we still have time to do so.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
yes there is no use blaming as everything has been done..and all we need right now is a solution to this, and how to help those who are in need right now. I have seen little children evacuated and my heart goes out to them.
@jaderamirez (1029)
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
It is really sad to see people on this situation. I am also worried because my family lives in Manila and they are telling me that all areas are flooded.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
Yes i have seen the news, i am praying it will stop.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
I really hope and pray that the rain stops and flood subsides. I've been reading a lot of facebook status from people living in my town about the non-stop rain and flood. I am glad that even though outside the house it is so flooded, my family is safe.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
it is still raining non stop and it is scary as to how high the water will reach. we are praying more.
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
In my place, currently experencing heavy rains and floods but were safe and fine. I am just worried about our relatives living in Marikina who really affected by flood and I just hoping that their fine and safe right now. Anyway I am jelous and glad that sun in up in your part and hoping that sun will show up too here in Metro Manila.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
Yes the sun is blazing so hot right now and for the first time i am not complaining and i am now appreciating it.. you guys should take care..
@ano460 (649)
• United States
7 Aug 12
well you will start now to donate on charity online as to help as you can
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
will be donating used clothes to them
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
I hope that tomorrow, the sun will show up or even there's a rain but lighter. There are places still on flood and I hope people are already on safe place. But still, we need to monitor the rain specially on those area that is flooded. I hope for the best tomorrow. Have a great day ahead and God bless.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
i did saw the news and the weather forecast says it will still rain today but not as much as yesterday but i really hope it will really stop as there is still too much water in the areas.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
7 Aug 12
its just a matter of time since all the places will have strong floody areas.so once it gets dried up ,we can surpass it with ease and enjoy the pleasant streets with good sunshine.the good days are sooner to arrive.so we will hope and pray that the filipino brothers and sisters get back to their normal life very faster and it will be fine for sure in a short span of time
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
i really hope recovery will be that fast my friend.
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@fantabulus (4000)
• India
7 Aug 12
You are right most of the cities or areas flooded. Here in India in MP state lots of houses are lost in flood. But I am residing in safe place near Nagpur and no flood is here. Really nobody knows when God will start heavy rain and when flood will came and life will end.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
Yes we are praying the rain will stop as it is getting dangerous for the people in the flooded area. some does not have food at all.
@riyauro (6421)
• India
7 Aug 12
Hi jazel, this is sad. I have been through floods like this also and trust me is very sad. I have seen people lose houses and some die also. God, I hope you all get over this fast. I am worried for your country. Just stay safe please.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
It is sad and scary... i really hope that things will recover fast.
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
7 Aug 12
Tell the sun to come visit our place too, we already miss him! =) Here in my place, it's still raining on and off. No sun, but thank God we're in a flood-free area.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
Oh yes i am praying for that too my friend.. Take care
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
some areas are really flooded right now, yes but not only some areas but most of the area, camanava, bulacan, central luzon, laguna, rizal, cainta, this are only some areas that have flood, i think now its more worst than ondoy, ondoy rain is only for 1 day but now its take 2 days non stop raining. and worst maybe tomorrow is still raining. and now have more evacee and i hope to stop this raining, but it still have more raining in maybe in sept.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
It is worst than ondoy and to think it is just a monsoon so sad this is happening to the country.
• India
7 Aug 12
This is mary from india. I will pray to god to surpass the rain effects. Here in tamilnadu no rain is coming. We are expecting the rain. One part of the world is affected by heavy rain and other part of the world is affected by no rain. what to do. we can survive all this. God only clear all our sufferings. Change is the only thing that doesn't change. Mr. sun will appear there also. No worries. Thank you.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
God only clear all our sufferings. yup i do believe in this.