Saksi: (Part 1) Bagsik ng Bagyong Enteng: 7 patay sa Antipolo

Summary

Tropical Storm Enteng continues to impact the Philippines, causing heavy rains and flooding in various regions including Rizal and Aurora. Residents struggle with inundated homes and transportation disruptions. Emergency rescue operations are underway, with local governments providing assistance to those affected. The storm is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility by Wednesday morning, with authorities closely monitoring its path and potential for further damage.

Takeaways

• 🌀 Tropical Storm Enteng continues to move northwestward, causing heavy rain in parts of Luzon and the Visayas.
• 🏠 In Cainta, Rizal, several subdivisions and areas are flooded, with some residents struggling to commute due to the high water levels.
• 🚨 Emergency rescue operations are underway, with local government providing trucks to help residents reach higher ground and purchase necessities.
• 🛑 Some residents were surprised by the depth of the floodwaters, which reached waist-deep in some areas.
• 🚗 There are reports of vehicles being submerged in floodwaters, with some residents attempting to push their motorcycles through the water.
• 🏭 In Antipolo, a landslide caused by the heavy rain has resulted in casualties, including a pregnant woman.
• 🏞️ The city of Antipolo has ordered evacuations and declared certain areas as danger zones to prevent further casualties.
• 🌾 The heavy rain and flooding have caused significant damage to agriculture, particularly rice and corn crops.
• ⚡️ In Aurora, the strong winds and rain from Enteng have caused a power outage across the entire province.
• 🌎 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts that Enteng will leave the Philippine area of responsibility by Wednesday morning and may strengthen as it moves towards Southern China.

Q & A

What is the current status of Tropical Storm Enteng?

As of the latest update, Tropical Storm Enteng is moving northwestward towards Isabela and is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of Luzon and Visayas, particularly in the western region.

What areas in Rizal are affected by flooding due to Tropical Storm Enteng?

In Rizal, several subdivisions and areas near the Kidon light have experienced flooding, including Barangay Sto. Domingo, where some areas were submerged by more than a meter of water.

How are the local government and residents responding to the flooding in Rizal?

The local government has been using rescue trucks to help residents reach higher ground and return home. Some residents have been walking or using rescue trucks to buy food, as water levels have made it difficult to access their homes.

What is the situation in Village East Subdivision?

Village East Subdivision has also been affected by flooding, with water levels rising to over a meter. The situation has improved slightly by the evening, but many residents still face challenges in accessing food and other necessities.

Are there any reported landslides or casualties due to the storm?

Yes, there have been landslides reported, including one in Antipolo City where a portion of a hill collapsed, burying a house and resulting in casualties, including a pregnant woman.

What measures are being taken to prevent further accidents in Antipolo City?

The city's disaster management office has ordered the area to be cordoned off, and people are not allowed to enter the danger zone. They are also conducting a pre-disaster risk assessment meeting.

How has the storm affected the power supply in Aurora?

The strong winds and heavy rain brought by Tropical Storm Enteng have caused a power outage across the entire town of Aurora.

What is the current weather forecast for Bagyong Enteng?

As of the latest bulletin, Bagyong Enteng is in the vicinity of Ilagan, Isabela, and is expected to leave the Philippine area of responsibility by Wednesday morning. It is currently a tropical storm with winds of 85 km per hour near the center and gusts up to 140 km per hour.

What areas have experienced the heaviest rainfall due to Bagyong Enteng?

The heaviest rainfall has been recorded in Camarines Norte and Quezon province, with more than 200 mm of rain. In Metro Manila, it was between 50 to 60 mm, and the highest concentrations were in Zambales, Nueva Ecija, and Rizal.

Is there a possibility of another storm entering the Philippine area of responsibility in the coming week?

There is a possibility that a new weather disturbance could form in the central Pacific by the middle of next week and potentially enter the Philippine area of responsibility by the end of the week. However, the forecast is uncertain at this stage.