Josh Layson
Typhoon Glenda PH
MANILA, Philippines — As the southwest monsoon enhanced and caused devastating winds over the metro, the community experienced tornado-like whirls and typhonic anxiety, leaving most stranded, while some exposing themselves to typhoon Glenda's (internationally known as "Rammasun") sights and sounds. By the time the tropical storm progressed from midnight of July 16 to the following morning, it had already caused catastrophe. Several trails of derby are still visible on the road, commercial establishments have been brought to closure—most operating under generators—and the government has enforced a metro-wide power outage.
At around 10 a.m. a giant tree from the St. Scholastica’s College campus collapsed onto a portion of Pablo Ocampo Sr. St. adjacent to a 711 store, leaving approaching vehicles to a temporary stop. Nearby locals have taken response to cut the tree immediately; however, debris have not yet been fully removed until now.
As of writing, there have been no signs of heavy flooding in areas within De La Salle University's vicinity and electricity within affected areas has not yet been fully restored. According to today’s news, 76% of Meralco customers do not have electricity. This percentage is expected to drop 6% by tomorrow morning.
© Josh Layson Photography
Typhoon Glenda PH
MANILA, Philippines — As the southwest monsoon enhanced and caused devastating winds over the metro, the community experienced tornado-like whirls and typhonic anxiety, leaving most stranded, while some exposing themselves to typhoon Glenda's (internationally known as "Rammasun") sights and sounds. By the time the tropical storm progressed from midnight of July 16 to the following morning, it had already caused catastrophe. Several trails of derby are still visible on the road, commercial establishments have been brought to closure—most operating under generators—and the government has enforced a metro-wide power outage.
At around 10 a.m. a giant tree from the St. Scholastica’s College campus collapsed onto a portion of Pablo Ocampo Sr. St. adjacent to a 711 store, leaving approaching vehicles to a temporary stop. Nearby locals have taken response to cut the tree immediately; however, debris have not yet been fully removed until now.
As of writing, there have been no signs of heavy flooding in areas within De La Salle University's vicinity and electricity within affected areas has not yet been fully restored. According to today’s news, 76% of Meralco customers do not have electricity. This percentage is expected to drop 6% by tomorrow morning.
© Josh Layson Photography