Severe floods triggered by back-to-back typhoons have plunged parts of the Philippines into crisis, affecting over 3.36 million people since July 11. Typhoons Gaemi and Prapiroon – along with relentless monsoon rains – have turned streets into rivers, claimed 33 lives, and left Metro Manila under a state of calamity. 🌧️💔
‘Never Seen Anything Like This’
In Bulacan province, one of the hardest-hit areas, longtime residents told CGTN this was the worst flooding they’ve witnessed. ‘I’ve lived here 50 years – this is new,’ said one local, wading through chest-high water. Emergency crews are scrambling to deliver aid as entire neighborhoods remain submerged.
Climate Chaos or Bad Luck?
While typhoons are common in the Philippines, the scale of this disaster has sparked debates about climate resilience. Officials warn recovery could take weeks, with thousands still in evacuation centers. 🏠🌀 ‘We need long-term solutions,’ said a disaster management worker, hauling supplies through mud.
