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The Star
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Star
Cyclones death toll in the Philippines surges to 30, seven others missing
Residents use poles as they ride an improvised float along a flooded road as Typhoon Co-may intensified seasonal monsoon rains at Malabon city, Philippines on Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) At least 30 Filipinos are now known to have died in the southwest monsoon enhanced by three tropical cyclones that triggered flash floods and landslides in the country since last week, according to a government agency. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that seven others are missing. Those missing are either swept away by flash floods or buried in landslides, said the agency. It added that the massive flooding and landslides also resulted in 10 injuries. The agency reported that it validated 13 of the 30 fatalities. The NDRRMC reported that over 1.46 million families, or approximately 5.30 million people, were affected nationwide. The Office of Civil Defence reported that 88 cities and municipalities have declared a state of calamity to expedite emergency response efforts and facilitate access to necessary resources. Typhoon Wipha, Francisco and Co-May have exited the Philippines, but the state weather bureau warned yesterday that the southwest monsoon is expected to dump more rain in the coming days in parts of Luzon Island. An average of 20 typhoons lash the Philippines yearly. — Xinhua
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Bride and groom marry in knee-deep water after typhoon floods Philippines church
As heavy rain lashed the Philippines along with Typhoon Wipha, which brought widespread flooding, a Filipino couple decided not to let the weather dampen their spirits on their wedding day. After incessant rains ended up flooding their wedding venue, the Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan province, the pair chose to go ahead with the ceremony instead of rescheduling their big day. Newlyweds Jade Rick Verdillo right, and Jamaica kiss during their wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos.(AP) A report by the Associated Press showed Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar walking down a flooded aisle at the church, all smiles, not willing to let the weather impact their wedding day. While the couple said that they were aware of the risk of flooding due to nonstop rain, they were taken aback by the knee-length water, and they pushed through anyway, claiming all marriages have their challenges. Newlyweds Jade Rick Verdillo, center, and Jamaica pose with a kiss as guests cheer at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)(AP) 'We just mustered enough courage. We decided today because it is a sacrifice in itself. But there will be more sacrifices if we don't push through today," Verdillo told AP. The photos from their wedding show both the groom and bride's side standing in flooded waters to attend the ceremony. Dressed in a white wedding gown, Aguilar waded through the water to walk the aisle with her wedding train floating behind her. Bride Jamaica Agular prepares to enter the flooded Barasoain church for her wedding in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)(AP) At the altar, Verdillo waited to receive her in his white suit with pants rolled up to the knees. The couple who had been together for 10 years said the rains were just another test for their relationship 'I feel that challenges won't be over. It's just a test. This is just one of the struggles that we've overcome," the groom shared. The extraordinary wedding was attended by guests who were all smiles during the ceremony. 'You will see love prevailed because even against weather, storm, rains, floods, the wedding continued. t's an extraordinary wedding," a guest told AP. (With AP inputs)
The Standard
7 days ago
- Climate
- The Standard
Photos show a Filipino couple walking down a flooded aisle on their wedding day
Newlyweds Jade Rick Verdillo right, and Jamaica kiss during their wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
The Star
21-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Typhoon Wipha: Philippine govt suspends work and school classes in Metro Manila and other provinces
A man protects his face from a heavy downpour as he walks through waist-deep floods at a residential area after Tropical Storm Wipha caused intensified monsoon rains in Quezon City, Philippines, on Monday, July 21, 2025. -- AP Photo/Aaron Favila MANILA, July 21 (Bernama-PNA) -- The Malacanang (Presidential Palace) suspended government work and classes at all levels on Tuesday in Metro Manila and several other provinces due to continuing rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon or "habagat', Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported. Tropical Storm Wipha which landed in the Philippines on Monday (July 21) caused intensified monsoon rains in Manila and its neighbouring provinces. Aside from Metro Manila, the work and classes suspension covers Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Pangasinan, Tarlac, and Occidental Mindoro. Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez confirmed to reporters on Monday evening that the Palace approved the suspension as recommended by the Office of the Civil Defence. This follows the announcement of Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on social media. Gomez said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has authorised Remulla to announce class suspensions. Malacanang, however, has yet to issue a copy of the order formalising the suspension. Currently, local chief executives can declare class suspensions in their localities. For broader or regional suspensions, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) typically makes a recommendation to the Palace. - Bernama-PNA
The Star
21-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Typhoon Wipha rips through Laos, Vietnam, and the Philippines, damaging homes and infrastructure
A man uses an improvised float as he negotiates floods during a heavy downpour at a residential area after Tropical Storm Wipha caused intensified monsoon rains in Quezon city, Philippines, on Monday, July 21, 2025. - AP Photo/Aaron Favila VIENTIANE (Bernama): Laos, the Philippines and Vietnam are on high alert as Typhoon Wipha continues to sweep across Sout-East Asia since the weekend - damaging homes and infrastructures as well as displacing thousands of people. The Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council's daily report revealed that about 800,000 people were affected by the tropical storm, five were dead, and seven missing. Water supply, ferry services, seaport and airports were affected by the typhoon that brought heavy rains and floods to many parts of the country. The typhoon - locally called "Crising' - lashed Cagayan, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and Isabela, while other parts are also experiencing heavy rainfall, said the council. In Vietnam, Typhoon Wipha or locally named Storm Number 3, entered the northern Gulf of Tonkin on Monday, threatening Vietnam's northern and north-central coastal regions, said the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. Low-lying, urban and industrial areas in the Red River Delta, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An are exposed to the gusty wind, which can trigger flash floods and landslides. "Prolonged rainfall in the storm's wake is forecast to continue affecting northern Vietnam and parts of northern Laos as the weather system broadens its influence,' reported VietnamPlus Monday. Authorities have been directed to monitor marine tourism, aquaculture operations and boat movements in the high-risk Vietnam's coastal areas, said the online news portal. - Bernama
