Heavy rains flood Luzon Island
My worst fear came on Tuesday when heavy rains continuously pounded most parts of central and northern Luzon in the Philippines. Hence, heavy flooding had paralyzed Metro Manila and other outlying areas. Consequently, the national government had ordered the suspension of classes in all levels and workers in public and the private sectors were instructed to go home. Likewise, many vehicles were stuck along the roads and highways. Many people were stranded as the vehicles they're riding got stuck along the flooded highways. Weather officials said the situation was a repeat of a strong typhoon named "Ondoy" which hit the country in 2009. Surprisingly, the heavy rains were not brought by any typhoon at all. Instead, there was another typhoon that was spotted very far from the Philippines' area of responsibility. But it's already closing in on Taiwan, weather officials said. The Philippines Weather Bureau confirmed in a broadcast invterview that the heavy do...