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GMA Integrated News
18 Jul 202504:34

Summary

TLDRTyphoon Krising has intensified into a tropical storm, affecting various regions of the Philippines, including Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The southwest monsoon, strengthened by the typhoon, has caused severe flooding, especially in Antique, Aklan, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro. Rescue operations are ongoing nationwide, with efforts focused on evacuations and saving stranded individuals, including minors trapped in floodwaters and residents caught by collapsing infrastructure. Communities have been submerged, and some areas have experienced additional hazards like whirlwinds and damaged roads. Despite the devastation, brave rescues and recovery operations continue to support the affected regions.

Takeaways

  • 🌪️ Typhoon Krising has strengthened into a tropical storm and is approaching landfall in Luzon, impacting multiple regions.
  • 🌧️ The southwest monsoon has brought heavy rainfall to Visayas and Mindanao, exacerbated by Typhoon Krising.
  • 🚨 Rescue operations are underway nationwide due to flooding caused by Typhoon Krising and the monsoon, with significant efforts in various regions.
  • 🌊 In Negros Oriental, three minors were rescued from a raging river after being trapped on an island between two rivers.
  • 🚧 A suspension bridge in Patnongon, Antique collapsed amid heavy rain, forcing residents to navigate through the floodwaters to access it.
  • 🏚️ Nearly half of the first-floor houses in Barangay Minaa, Aklan were submerged due to continuous heavy rains.
  • 🐶 In Kalibo, a man rescued a dog, as well as other animals, trapped in the Aklan River during the flooding.
  • 🚤 In Puerto Princesa, Palawan, residents struggled to cross rivers due to severe flooding, with improvised bridges built to aid them.
  • 🌾 In Occidental Mindoro, parts of Kalintaan and bypass roads turned into rivers, and there were extensive floods in schools and farmlands.
  • 🌊 In Zamboanga City, more than 20 families were evacuated due to strong waves damaging houses on the beach, while a motorized raft carrying social workers broke down in the ocean.

Q & A

  • What are the main impacts of Typhoon Krising as it approaches landfall in Luzon?

    -Typhoon Krising has intensified into a tropical storm, causing heavy rainfall in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with severe flooding in some regions, as well as triggering rescue operations nationwide.

  • Which regions are affected by the rain brought by Typhoon Krising and the southwest monsoon?

    -The southwest monsoon, strengthened by Typhoon Krising, has affected regions including Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with significant impacts in Antique, Aklan, Negros Oriental, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, and parts of Mindanao.

  • What happened in Antique during the storm?

    -In Antique, heavy rain and flooding caused the collapse of a suspension bridge in Patnongon, and the destruction of roads in Tibiao due to mud-colored floods. Additionally, residents had to wade through floodwaters and work to repair damage caused by the floods.

  • How did people in Kalibo respond to the flood situation?

    -In Kalibo, a man rescued animals, including a dog, cows, and buffaloes, trapped in the Aklan River, showing community support in times of flooding.

  • What rescue operations took place in Negros Oriental?

    -In Negros Oriental, three minors were rescued from a raging river after being trapped in a hut on an island between two rivers. Rescue efforts were made despite the flood's severity.

  • What challenges did residents face in Puerto Princesa, Palawan?

    -Residents in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, struggled to cross flooded rivers, and rescuers constructed an improvised bridge to help them access safe areas.

  • Which areas in Palawan were affected by the storm?

    -Elnido in Palawan experienced flooding, and rescuers used rubber boats to evacuate residents. Additionally, 88 families in a crowded barangay were rescued from their flooded homes.

  • What was the impact of the flooding on agriculture in Taytay, Palawan?

    -In Taytay, Palawan, hectares of farmland were submerged due to the floods, significantly impacting agricultural activities in the area.

  • How did the southwest monsoon and Typhoon Krising affect Mindanao?

    -In Mindanao, specifically in Maguindanao del Norte, social workers were stranded due to broken rafts caused by the severe rains. Additionally, homes on the beach in Zamboanga City were damaged by strong waves, prompting evacuations of over 20 families.

  • What occurred in Cagayan during Typhoon Krising's impact?

    -In Cagayan, Typhoon Krising caused a jeepney to be swept away by floods in Peñ Blanca, and a whirlwind briefly formed in Cagayan Valley. Despite these events, no injuries or damage to houses were reported.

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