The Aftermath of Monsoon Rain

This was taken by my nephew outside their office.

Manila, Philippines and nearby provinces, such as Batangas, Cavite and Laguna, experienced another weather disturbance. It happened last 6^th of August 2012. I did not pay much attention to the continuous rain as my place has less rain compared to other places In Manila. Little did I know in most places, residents were being evacuated from their houses as flood water begun to rise to its alarming level. Rained poured its fury in some areas in the evening of the 6^th of August.  After my work shift in the morning of the 7^th, I received text messages from my family members asking me about the flood. I sent text message to my niece, who also works in a call center like me.  She was safely home at five in the morning.

I was home at eight in the morning. I was asked by some neighbors if my way from work to home is flooded. No, there was no trace of flood water in our place, same as on my way from work to home. My niece was sound asleep when I opened our door with my key. I prepared our lunch, ate ahead of my niece. I waited until she woke up. I asked if she was bothered by flood water on her way home. She got wet in the rain, but no flood water. The water in the river beside our apartment building was swollen. Not from the rain in our place, but an overflow from other flooded rivers in Manila. My niece left at around four in the afternoon, that day of 7^th of August her work shift was at seven in the evening. 

I left home at around ten thirty in the evening, 7^th of Aug. Reading my email, an intranet account when I got to the office. The 7^th of August was declared holiday due to severe flooding in Manila. Those who reported for work were entitled to special holiday pay. We were a handful who reported for work.  As a result we had to endure the long queue. Some customers were already irate by the time we answered the call. I thought to myself. It is alright, at least there is no flood water in my house. I do not have to wade in flood water coming to work and going home. 

Folks, I am safe despite the flooding in Manila. I would like to thank those countries who pledged financial assistance to my countrymen who were not as fortunate as I am. God Bless everyone!

              (Here are some photos taken by my nephew outside their office)

My nephew watching the flood outside their office.