Typhoon Ondoy in the Philippines-Tell Me Why by Declan Galbraith (Cover by Yayiemai)

Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers and debris-strewn streets Tuesday to bring the death toll from massive flooding to 240, while two new storms brewing in the Pacific threatened to complicate relief efforts.

The homes of nearly 1.9 million people in the capital and surrounding areas were inundated by flooding unleashed when Tropical Storm Ondoy (international codename: Ketsana) tore through the region over the weekend, the National Disaster Coordinating Council said Tuesday. Nearly 380,000 people have sought shelter in schools, churches and other evacuation centers.

Overwhelmed officials have called for international help , warning they may not have sufficient resources to withstand two new storms forecasters have spotted east of the island nation in the Pacific Ocean. One could hit the northern Philippines later this week and the other early next week, although meteorologists say that could change.

Ondoy, which scythed across the northern Philippines on Saturday, dumped more than a month's worth of rain in just 12 hours, fueling the worst flooding to hit the country in more than 40 years.

Troops, police and volunteers have already rescued more than 12,359 people, but unconfirmed reports of more deaths abound, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said.

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/network/typhoon-ondoy-death-toll-240

friends, u can do something to help...here's a compilation where u can send ur donations ..
http://moongirl.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/donating-to-manila-from-abroad/

For a list of legitimate bank accounts, please refer to http://www.kapusofoundation.com/donatecashcheque.


Donations are accepted in all 7-Eleven branches nationwide 24/7. http://www.7-eleven.com.ph/

compilation of where you can donate here http://moongirl.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/donating-to-manila-from-abroad/


PLs help spread the word to HELP THE PHILIPPINES. http://bit.ly/ePBrj OR DONATE http://bit.ly/2OzLZ0


Some of the pictures courtersy of GMA NEWS MOD: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=8538&id=1813893465#/profile.php?id=...

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[AfsAnehAfairytale]

This is very heart breaking, my prayers are with your people, thanks for sharing this. There are so many tragedies happening in this world now, I don't understand either, whats' happening to our world??? I will most graciously send some donations. I know even a little helps.

God Bless!!

[yayiemai]

Oh thank u so much my dear friend u have me in tears...it will be a great help...when i saw the aftermath of the typhoon in the news i cried and ask WHY, my countrymen, my ppl are one those who are not fortunate enough to have a better life, i feel so terribly sad ...thank u again my dear friend and May God bless ur heart

******HUGS***** yayiemai

[shaolinelbimbo691]

@AfsAnehAfairytale WHAT DO WE EXPECT?, HOW MANY DECADES HAD WE BEEN ABUSING NATURE?, ILLEGAL OR LEGAL LOGGING, MINING , GARBAGE, POLLUTION, ETC. ETC. MENTION ALL THE DIRT YOU HAVE IT......WHAT DO WE EXPECT AS A CONSEQUENCE TO OUR ACTIONS?, WHAT?, ANY WILD REACTION OF NATURE LIKE TYPHOON ONDY IS NOT SURPRISING IT IS NEVER SURPRISING , AND WE HAVE TO EXPEXT MORE OF THESE TYPES OF DESTRUCTION,,,GOOD LUCK WORLD !

[ellehcuor]

ur really amazing!!!!

[regisor94]

Amazing that this was a whole year ago. Truly tragic.

So wonderful that you put your time and talent towards this tribute.

[tigerbeatfan15]

kawawa naman

[qualqui]

Beautiful song,....better late than never,....what a tragic moment but hopefully with God's help, by now, november, hope everybody's back to their normal lives. 5* for you yayiemai and thankin' sweet Margo for the share!

[JUV02]

Geeee ate feel so sad about this tragedy ..

[serialentrep]

tangna mo pa green screen ka pa!

[thebboymajo01]

nkaka tatz nmn po.....nice job po....!

[Annie0854]

What a tragedy! Nature can be tough and pay us back for its destruction. Unfortunately innocent people suffer from this disaster. Thank you Yael for this amazing video. Thank you Bozena for sharing.