Another Devastating Typhoon

Sadly, typhoon Kiko left the country with traces of devastation of not only properties but most importantly lives and dreams of the victims. The fury of typhoon Kiko was suffered by people in Metro Manila, Northern Luzon, and Cagayan Valley. According to reports, more than 70,000 were affected while 10 from various places died. In Zambales alone, the news was disturbing when news flashed a town flooded and washed out houses built with strong foundation. The frightening flood was due to the destruction of the dike by the strong wind and continued rain of Typhoon Kiko. In Baguio, landslides buried more than 10 lives and there are even missing miners. Some parts are still drowned in flood.

The mess that typhoon Kiko is not new and neither is an even that cannot happen again. Every year and almost every month during rainy season, lives and properties were anticipated to be lost. The flood is becoming a usual reaction to the rain visits the country. This tragedy is becoming more usual. Could this be an effect of Global Warming?