Newlyweds say ‘I do' in knee-deep water as monsoonal rain sparks flooding in the Philippines
True love has overcome Mother Nature in the Philippines, where even severe flooding could not dampen the spirits of one couple on their wedding day.
Groom Jade Rick Verdillo and bride Jamaica Aguilar said 'I do' in knee-deep water at the Barasoain Church in Malolos, an hour north of the country's capital of Manila.
Typhoon Wipha has supercharged seasonal monsoonal rains in the region, driving widespread flooding that has forced thousands of people to flee.
Far from getting cold feet, Verdillo said the newlyweds were happy to defy the weather on Tuesday because marriages are about overcoming challenges.
'I feel that challenges won't be over. It's just a test. This is just one of the struggles that we've overcome,' he told AP.
Aguilar wore a white dress and Verdillo donned a formal embroidered long-sleeved shirt called a barong tagalog.
The couple, who have been together for 10 years, exchanged their vows in front of a bridal party and dozens of family and friends, who left their shoes on a church pew.
'You will see love prevailed because even against weather, storm, rains, floods, the wedding continued,' guest Jiggo Santos said.
'It's an extraordinary wedding.'
The Barasoain Church also shared photos of the wedding, saying that the 'unity of people will continue'.
'Despite the flooding inside, outside and around our parish caused by the rain, the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage of Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar held in our parish still continues,' the church said.
'Regardless of the flood of the brides and their guests, the unity of the couple will continue in front of the Temple of God.
'In this time of typhoon and disaster, we are encouraged to continue to pray for safety of all.'
Other posts by the church showed funeral services had also continued despite the wild weather.
Malolos was among a number of regions, including Manila, where classes and government work was suspended due to the torrential rain.
Rescue services have been sent to evacuate communities inundated by water and help others in trouble.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- The Advertiser
Four dead, more than 50 missing in India flash floods
At least four people are dead and more than 50 are missing after surging floodwaters swept through a village in the northern Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. Teams from army and disaster response forces had reached the area, local authorities said, with workers trying to rescue people trapped under debris and sludge, authorities added. TV news channels showed water, mud and debris surging down a mountain, sweeping away homes and a road. The mudslide cleaved through Dharali village, burying some houses, according to a video update shared by the state chief minister's office. "A massive mudslide struck Dharali village in the KheerGad area near Harsil, triggering a sudden flow of debris and water through the settlement," the Central Command of the Indian Army said in a post on X. "About a dozen hotels have been washed away and several shops have collapsed," said Prashant Arya, an administrative officer who added that rescuers including Indian army and police were searching for the missing. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said rescue agencies were working "on a war footing." "We are doing everything possible to save lives and provide relief," he said in a statement. Uttarakhand is prone to floods and landslides, which some experts blame on climate change. At least 200 people died in 2021 when flash floods swept away two hydroelectric projects in the state. There are about 10,000 glaciers in the Indian Himalayas, and many are receding due to the warming climate. with AP At least four people are dead and more than 50 are missing after surging floodwaters swept through a village in the northern Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. Teams from army and disaster response forces had reached the area, local authorities said, with workers trying to rescue people trapped under debris and sludge, authorities added. TV news channels showed water, mud and debris surging down a mountain, sweeping away homes and a road. The mudslide cleaved through Dharali village, burying some houses, according to a video update shared by the state chief minister's office. "A massive mudslide struck Dharali village in the KheerGad area near Harsil, triggering a sudden flow of debris and water through the settlement," the Central Command of the Indian Army said in a post on X. "About a dozen hotels have been washed away and several shops have collapsed," said Prashant Arya, an administrative officer who added that rescuers including Indian army and police were searching for the missing. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said rescue agencies were working "on a war footing." "We are doing everything possible to save lives and provide relief," he said in a statement. Uttarakhand is prone to floods and landslides, which some experts blame on climate change. At least 200 people died in 2021 when flash floods swept away two hydroelectric projects in the state. There are about 10,000 glaciers in the Indian Himalayas, and many are receding due to the warming climate. with AP At least four people are dead and more than 50 are missing after surging floodwaters swept through a village in the northern Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. Teams from army and disaster response forces had reached the area, local authorities said, with workers trying to rescue people trapped under debris and sludge, authorities added. TV news channels showed water, mud and debris surging down a mountain, sweeping away homes and a road. The mudslide cleaved through Dharali village, burying some houses, according to a video update shared by the state chief minister's office. "A massive mudslide struck Dharali village in the KheerGad area near Harsil, triggering a sudden flow of debris and water through the settlement," the Central Command of the Indian Army said in a post on X. "About a dozen hotels have been washed away and several shops have collapsed," said Prashant Arya, an administrative officer who added that rescuers including Indian army and police were searching for the missing. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said rescue agencies were working "on a war footing." "We are doing everything possible to save lives and provide relief," he said in a statement. Uttarakhand is prone to floods and landslides, which some experts blame on climate change. At least 200 people died in 2021 when flash floods swept away two hydroelectric projects in the state. There are about 10,000 glaciers in the Indian Himalayas, and many are receding due to the warming climate. with AP At least four people are dead and more than 50 are missing after surging floodwaters swept through a village in the northern Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. Teams from army and disaster response forces had reached the area, local authorities said, with workers trying to rescue people trapped under debris and sludge, authorities added. TV news channels showed water, mud and debris surging down a mountain, sweeping away homes and a road. The mudslide cleaved through Dharali village, burying some houses, according to a video update shared by the state chief minister's office. "A massive mudslide struck Dharali village in the KheerGad area near Harsil, triggering a sudden flow of debris and water through the settlement," the Central Command of the Indian Army said in a post on X. "About a dozen hotels have been washed away and several shops have collapsed," said Prashant Arya, an administrative officer who added that rescuers including Indian army and police were searching for the missing. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said rescue agencies were working "on a war footing." "We are doing everything possible to save lives and provide relief," he said in a statement. Uttarakhand is prone to floods and landslides, which some experts blame on climate change. At least 200 people died in 2021 when flash floods swept away two hydroelectric projects in the state. There are about 10,000 glaciers in the Indian Himalayas, and many are receding due to the warming climate. with AP
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
Four dead, more than 50 missing in India flash floods
At least four people are dead and more than 50 are missing after surging floodwaters swept through a village in the northern Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. Teams from army and disaster response forces had reached the area, local authorities said, with workers trying to rescue people trapped under debris and sludge, authorities added. TV news channels showed water, mud and debris surging down a mountain, sweeping away homes and a road. The mudslide cleaved through Dharali village, burying some houses, according to a video update shared by the state chief minister's office. "A massive mudslide struck Dharali village in the KheerGad area near Harsil, triggering a sudden flow of debris and water through the settlement," the Central Command of the Indian Army said in a post on X. "About a dozen hotels have been washed away and several shops have collapsed," said Prashant Arya, an administrative officer who added that rescuers including Indian army and police were searching for the missing. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said rescue agencies were working "on a war footing." "We are doing everything possible to save lives and provide relief," he said in a statement. Uttarakhand is prone to floods and landslides, which some experts blame on climate change. At least 200 people died in 2021 when flash floods swept away two hydroelectric projects in the state. There are about 10,000 glaciers in the Indian Himalayas, and many are receding due to the warming climate. with AP
West Australian
2 days ago
- West Australian
Iran heatwave forces closure of public buildings, banks
A heatwave in Iran is straining the country's water and power supplies, prompting authorities to order the closure of public buildings and banks in the capital Tehran and several other provinces. The country's meteorological agency put nine of Iran's 31 provinces on orange alert for at least the rest of the week, forecasting highs of up to 50C for several days in some areas. High temperatures in Iran are common during the summer months, but reservoirs are depleted after repeated droughts and electricity supplies struggle to cope when air conditioners are cranked up in homes and workplaces. The closure of banks, government offices and other public buildings on Wednesday will affect the provinces of Mazandaran, Markazi, Yazd, Semnan, Kermanshah and Razavi Khorasan, along with Tehran, local media said. "Due to rising temperatures and the necessity of optimising and managing energy consumption, the activities of executive agencies in Tehran province will be closed on Wednesday," state broadcaster IRINN quoted Tehran Governor Mohammadsadeq Motamedian as saying. Medical facilities, private companies and selected bank branches will remain open. Last week, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned the country's excessive water consumption was untenable and could leave cities including Tehran with severe shortages by September. In July 2024, during another severe heatwave, several provinces across Iran decided to close public offices for a few days to save on water and electricity. with AP
