Government agencies have been advised to look after those trapped in the housetops or were stranded on the streets.
Sorting clothes at the Good Shepherd Compound (Photo by Grace Villapando
The Good Shepherd Sisters, through the Ministry Team and St. Mary Euphrasia Integrated and Development Foundation Inc. (SMEIDFI) sent clothing and relief goods to nearby Barangka High School in Marikina City where more than 800 victims have sought shelter. The Marikina River has reached its critical level of 20 meters and residents of neighborning villages have been asked to evacuate. Food and clothing were also given to the victims seeking assistance through the Mt. Carmel parish in Broadway, Q.C.
Volunteers help transport the relief goods. (Photo by Grace Villapando)
Though at present there is no typhoon, the monsoon rains have caused heavy rains in a country that has just been visited by typhoon Gener last week.