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Kristine brings strong winds, damage in Rizal
Kristine brings strong winds, damage in Rizal
A tree fell in Tanay-Pililia Road in Rizal due to strong winds brought by severe tropical storm Kristine on Thursday. Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN News
A tree fell in Tanay-Pililia Road in Rizal due to strong winds brought by severe tropical storm Kristine on Thursday. Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — A pedicab belonging to scrap collector Jaime Abaya got stuck on Tanay-Pililia Road in Rizal after a tree fell due to strong winds brought by severe tropical storm Kristine on Thursday.
MANILA — A pedicab belonging to scrap collector Jaime Abaya got stuck on Tanay-Pililia Road in Rizal after a tree fell due to strong winds brought by severe tropical storm Kristine on Thursday.
"Naka-parking nga po iyan diyan pagtapos naming magbakal-bote... Di ko po inaasahan 'yan na matutumba sa lakas lang po ng hangin...yung isang gulong ko naipit di na po matanggal," Abaya said.
"Naka-parking nga po iyan diyan pagtapos naming magbakal-bote... Di ko po inaasahan 'yan na matutumba sa lakas lang po ng hangin...yung isang gulong ko naipit di na po matanggal," Abaya said.
(It was parked there after we collected bottles... I didn't expect it to fall just because of the strong wind... one of the tires got stuck, and we couldn't get it out.)
(It was parked there after we collected bottles... I didn't expect it to fall just because of the strong wind... one of the tires got stuck, and we couldn't get it out.)
Barangay officials quickly responded and removed the fallen tree, which caused traffic delays for passing motorists.
Barangay officials quickly responded and removed the fallen tree, which caused traffic delays for passing motorists.
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According to officials of Barangay Plaza Aldea in Tanay, Rizal, strong winds have been affecting the area.
According to officials of Barangay Plaza Aldea in Tanay, Rizal, strong winds have been affecting the area.
"Pagka ganyang malakas na hangin kung maraming puno dito na halos wala sa direksyon yung kinatatayuan... pag malakas po ang hangin tulad kanina marami po ang naapektuhan," said kagawad Donato Baquiran.
"Pagka ganyang malakas na hangin kung maraming puno dito na halos wala sa direksyon yung kinatatayuan... pag malakas po ang hangin tulad kanina marami po ang naapektuhan," said kagawad Donato Baquiran.
(When the wind is that strong, with many trees here that are almost not properly rooted... when the wind is as strong as earlier, many are affected.)
(When the wind is that strong, with many trees here that are almost not properly rooted... when the wind is as strong as earlier, many are affected.)
In Pililia, six sitios in Barangay Hulo have been without power since early morning due to a fuse explosion and bamboo branches that were blown onto power lines.
In Pililia, six sitios in Barangay Hulo have been without power since early morning due to a fuse explosion and bamboo branches that were blown onto power lines.
"Alas-tres po ng madaling araw may pumutok na fuse at may mga wire po na mga dali na kawayan... dahil din po sa lakas ng hangin," said Barangay Kagawad Jimbo Lozano.
"Alas-tres po ng madaling araw may pumutok na fuse at may mga wire po na mga dali na kawayan... dahil din po sa lakas ng hangin," said Barangay Kagawad Jimbo Lozano.
(At around three in the early morning, a fuse blew, and some wires were hit by bamboo... also due to the strong winds.)
(At around three in the early morning, a fuse blew, and some wires were hit by bamboo... also due to the strong winds.)
Meanwhile, in Pililia’s farming areas, some residents' livelihoods have been impacted. Lolita Jimena’s rice fields were flooded by rainwater, damaging the crops.
Meanwhile, in Pililia’s farming areas, some residents' livelihoods have been impacted. Lolita Jimena’s rice fields were flooded by rainwater, damaging the crops.
"Kagabi po kasi malaki ang tubig ayan sumama sila sa pag ano ng tubig...Lugi 'yan, luging lugi 'yan kasi mabubulok ang ilalim niyan..Utang ang punuhan na 'yan," Jimena said.
"Kagabi po kasi malaki ang tubig ayan sumama sila sa pag ano ng tubig...Lugi 'yan, luging lugi 'yan kasi mabubulok ang ilalim niyan..Utang ang punuhan na 'yan," Jimena said.
(Last night, the water level was high, and it swept the crops away with it... It's a big loss because the bottom part will rot... The capital for that was borrowed.)
(Last night, the water level was high, and it swept the crops away with it... It's a big loss because the bottom part will rot... The capital for that was borrowed.)
The province remained under Signal No. 2 Thursday, with intermittent rains and strong winds especially affecting the eastern areas such as Tanay, Pililia, Jala-Jala, and Morong.
The province remained under Signal No. 2 Thursday, with intermittent rains and strong winds especially affecting the eastern areas such as Tanay, Pililia, Jala-Jala, and Morong.
According to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), major roads like Marcos Highway and Sumulong Highway remain passable with no flooding reported.
According to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), major roads like Marcos Highway and Sumulong Highway remain passable with no flooding reported.
As of 9:00 a.m., 318 families, or over 1,104 individuals, have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.
As of 9:00 a.m., 318 families, or over 1,104 individuals, have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.
The PDRRMO is running 24-hour operations, with evacuation centers open and personnel on standby for rescue operations if needed.
The PDRRMO is running 24-hour operations, with evacuation centers open and personnel on standby for rescue operations if needed.
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