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Enteng and its effect in the Philippines

by Deanna Macaranas AND RepublicAsia

PUBLISHED ON September 2, 2024

THE southwest monsoon enhanced by tropical storm Enteng brought incessant rainfall in the country since it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) last Sunday, September 1.

Moderate to heavy rainfall have been affecting areas of Luzon and Eastern Visayas.

Netizens, particularly on Facebook, shared their experiences, mainly with the inconvenience of the floodings.

A woman in San Mateo, Rizal was photographed braving the chest-high flood to secure her merchandise.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/pKvx11s6pfZDCyXe/

In Tanay, Rizal, a netizen shared clips and pictures of the knee-high flood.

A school in Pililla, Rizal was swamped in mud and flood with majority of the school facilities damaged by the storm.

Meanwhile, a school in Naga City, Camarines Sur was also submerged due to the severe flooding.

The San Pedro Dam in Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte had a rough water flow due to the inclement weather.

Due to the devastating effect of the tropical storm, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) had sent people to help out those who are affected in the areas of Marikina, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal.

Nagpadala ngayong araw ang Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ng mga tauhan para sa response operations sa mga apektadong lugar ng Marikina, Cavite, Laguna, at Rizal na patuloy na sinasalanta ng bagyong #EntengPH.

Ayon kay Department of the Interior and Local… pic.twitter.com/6e4vtNBEzg
— Official MMDA (@MMDA) September 2, 2024

Aside from sending help, the MMDA along with the LGUs at Quezon City hauled the accumulated waste that clogs the Talayan Creek.

Gamit ang backhoe, pinagtulungan ng MMDA at lokal na pamahalaan ng Quezon City ang paghahakot ng mga naipong basura na bumabara sa Talayan Creek sa nabanggit na lungsod.

Paalala ng MMDA sa publiko: Pairalin ang disiplina. Huwag magtapon ng basura sa mga lansangan at daluyang… pic.twitter.com/giM6xFPUOH
— Official MMDA (@MMDA) September 2, 2024

As of 5 pm, PAGASA declared that the Tropical Storm Enteng was now over Quirino province after making a landfall in Casiguran, Aurora.

Enteng storms through Metro Manila – Netizens express disappointment with the flood control system

Netizens could not help but express their disappointment with Metro Manila’s flood control system, sharing pictures and videos of the affected areas.

https://www.tiktok.com/@lifewithgenz/video/7409674150995971336?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7403661978704709138

Village Green, Lower Bicutan Taguig City

Photo Courtesy: Evelyn Cordez Caratao on Facebook

Dr. Santos Ave. corner Carlos P. Garcia Avenue Extension, San Dionisio, Parañaque City.

Photo Courtesy: Visor on Facebook

EDSA Roxas beside Heritage Hotel, Pasay City

Photo Courtesy: Pasay Traffic and Parking Management Office in Action

Local Government Units (LGUs) provide periodic updates on which areas are passable and which are not.

Flooded Areas

As of 12:40 p.m., the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) updated the list of flooded areas in Metro Manila, as follows:

9:49 AM – Andrews Avenue Almazor St Nb, 8 inches

10:25 AM – Dr. A.Santos Infront Olivarez College Nb, 8 inches

10:57 AM – Circulo Del Mundo infront Brgy 183, 8 inches

11:11 AM – Edsa Shaw Tunnel Nb, 8 inches

11:57 AM – Dr. A.Santos Infront Parañaque National High School Nb, 4 inches

Rainfall Advisory

Meanwhile, as of 2:00 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 7, which states as follows:

ORANGE WARNING LEVEL: Quezon, Zambales, Bataan, Batangas, Laguna, Cavite, Metro Manila and Rizal.

ASSOCIATED HAZARD: FLOODING is still THREATENING.

YELLOW WARNING LEVEL: Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pampanga and Bulacan.

ASSOCIATED HAZARD: FLOODING in flood-prone areas.

“The public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned are advised to MONITOR the weather condition and watch for the next warning to be issued at 5:00 PM today,” as declared by PAGASA.

Enteng is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at noon or afternoon, according to PAGASA’s latest update.

In Case of Emergencies

For reference, here is a list of essential government agency contact information for emergencies:

NATIONAL EMERGENCY HOTLINE

911

PAGASA

Trunk Line Number: (02) 8284-0800

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PAGASA.DOST.GOV.PH

Twitter: @dost_pagasa

PHILIPPINE RED CROSS

Hotline: 143 | (02) 8527-8385 to 95

Trunkline: (02) 8790-2300

Facebook: www.facebook.com/phredcross