SUBSCRIBE4 Typhoons in 2 weeks
In two weeks time, 3 typhoons have already passed the country wreaking havoc to structures, agricultural lands, roads, life and limb. First there was typhoon Unding followed by Violeta. Now, there’s typhoon Winnie and forecast to pass over Central and North Luzon this Thursday is typhoon Yoyong that might pack winds of around 120 kph. As usual, portions of Metro Manila’s streets and highways will be inundated. The usual tales of casualties, rivers breaching the banks and families vacated to higher ground fill the airwaves and video photages of these happenings are fed hourly. Fervent pleas for donations, from food stuffs to cash to volunteers are raised. But sometimes its ironic to think that while these storms are passing, lower portions of the country are already experiencing the recurring el nino weather phenomenon. Stretches of land start to become parched and rain, while it still occurs from time to time, gradually lessens in intensity and volume. What’s happening to our weather systems? It sure is starting to get really screwed up.
