MAYOR BENG Climaco reminded residents, especially those who live near foothills, seaside and riverbanks, including in low-lying barangays, to take extra precautions after weather experts predicted at least 5 more tropical cyclones to enter the country before the year ends.
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| Mayor Beng Climaco inspects a family displaced by flood brought about by typhoon Noul. The mayor distributed food aid to dozens of families affected by the storm. (Bong Serondo) |
“We need to take extra precautions and be prepared for the worst as more storms are expected until end of the year,” Climaco said.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA said more tropical cyclones enter the so-called “Philippine Area of Responsibility” or PAR than anywhere else in the world.
With an average of 20 cyclones entering PAR every year, it said about 8 or 9 cross the country and that the peak of the typhoon season is July through October, when nearly 70% of all typhoons develop.
Last week, typhoon Noul (Leon) hit the country and flooded many areas, including Zamboanga City where it destroyed croplands and rice fields. It also displaced many families, especially in Barangay Talisayan and Ayala.
Climaco rushed to the areas affected by flooding and distributed relief goods to villagers who evacuated at the Talisayan Elementary School. She was accompanied by Councilors Pinpin Pareja and El King Omaga, and Talisayan Barangay chairperson Juanita Escobal and social workers.
She said the City Agriculturist Office reported at least 75 hectares of rice fields in Culianan District were damaged due to flash floods and strong winds. “Estimated value to the damage (rice fields) is P2.8 million. The (heavy) rains, accompanied by strong winds, also flooded streets, damaged several houses on stilts and knocked down trees causing power outage in various parts of the city,” Climaco said.
The mayor ordered the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office to always be on alert and to quickly respond to emergencies, and for barangay officials to monitor the situation in their respective areas and to take appropriate actions if the situation calls for it.
Climaco said PAGASA also warned of La Niña which can bring more rains in comings months. Citing a report by PAGASA, she said the country may experience higher chance of strong convective activity and tropical cyclone occurrence which may bring above normal rainfall. “Potential adverse impacts also include floods and landslide over vulnerable areas with varying magnitude,” she said, quoting the weather bureau. (Zamboanga Post)
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