Another typhoon

By G
Philippines
October 29, 2024 12:55am CST
A powerful typhoon recently swept through some parts of the country, leaving many people homeless and causing casualties. The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly serious, as even those who have lived in their homes for years are experiencing flooding for the first time. I heard on the news that another typhoon is on the way, and I can only hope it won’t be as devastating as the last one. Recovery from the recent disaster is still ongoing, and the people are still reeling from the impact just a couple of days ago. Do you always experience typhoons where you live?
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@AmbiePam (95874)
• United States
29 Oct
In my state we deal with tornadoes. We have floods too, but only rarely are the floods as bad as the ones a typhoon will bring.
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@AmbiePam (95874)
• United States
30 Oct
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• Philippines
30 Oct
That is frightening. Do you have a basement in your house?
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@grenery8 (13051)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
29 Oct
this is horrible and i can only say i'm sorry. we don't have them here.
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• Philippines
30 Oct
Yes, powerful typhoons happen frequently here, and they can be frightening. It is good to hear that they are not a regular occurrence in your area.
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@grenery8 (13051)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
30 Oct
@freelancermariagrace i bet they can be.mediterranien is safe for now,thanks.
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@allknowing (140551)
• India
30 Oct
Nnature;s fury does not seem to die particularly in your country.. Sta safe.
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• Philippines
3 Nov
Yes, they are common in our country, sadly.
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@Shavkat (140225)
• Philippines
29 Oct
Typhoon Kristine focused its strength here in the Cordillera. Luckily, we only experienced not that strong as compared to what the weatherman forecasted at that time. I heard that the Bicol region was greatly affected.
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@Shavkat (140225)
• Philippines
30 Oct
@freelancermariagrace I am glad that nothing happened that much. My prayers goes to those people where affected by typhoon Kristin.
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• Philippines
29 Oct
Yes, the Bicol region, along with Batangas and Cavite, faced significant impacts. Even Metro Manila felt the effects. I’m glad to hear you are safe.
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@JudyEv (345995)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Oct
We don't have typhoons here, thank goodness. I know they have caused immense damage in your country.
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• Philippines
3 Nov
It's great to hear that. Unfortunately, we are susceptible to natural disasters.
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• Shenzhen, China
29 Oct
Sorry to hear last typhoon caused serious damage,hope another one won't damage that much.
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• Philippines
29 Oct
If I’m not mistaken, it turned into a super typhoon this afternoon. That’s frightening.
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• Shenzhen, China
30 Oct
@freelancermariagrace ,it's a terrible news,stay safe.
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@jobelbojel (36450)
• Philippines
29 Oct
It is now signal #2 in Batanes area. Hoping that it will leave the Philippines faster.
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• Philippines
3 Nov
It rained continuously here since I live in the northern part of the Philippines.
@nela13 (58786)
• Portugal
29 Oct
Thank god we don't but lately we have some hurricanes that weren't common in my region.
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• Philippines
3 Nov
Oh, stay safe! Maybe because of the climate change?
• Indonesia
29 Oct
Sorry to hear that. I can't imagine how terrible the typhoon was. I am lucky in my country there are no typhoons.
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• Philippines
29 Oct
Typhoons can be frightening, especially for those in flood-prone areas.:(
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