00:00This is what we witnessed.
00:29The force of the super typhoon Karina and Habagat this past Wednesday.
00:42Along with the rapid flow of the Marikina River.
00:4513 barges and boats were swept under the F. Manalo Bridge in Pasig City.
01:00It came from the upper Marikina.
01:16Maybe the barges were tied up.
01:18The grandmothers of the barges asked for help.
01:22There were five people trapped in the barge.
01:25The rescue of the victims was completed by dawn.
01:29The flow of the water is dangerous. The current is strong.
01:33The victims were brought to the BFP Hospital.
02:03The impact of the super typhoon Karina almost destroyed the Hagupit of Baguio-Ontoy, which also sank in Metro Manila in 2009.
02:20Because the water was too deep.
02:36This old man was forced to use a rope to save himself.
02:46This bus from Quiapo to Quezon City.
02:56I noticed that the water was getting higher and higher.
02:59I told the driver to come back.
03:06After that, he was still being directed until the engine died.
03:11When the engine died, the water entered.
03:19The passengers inside the bus were screaming to get out.
03:25It was more chaotic when the passengers noticed that the water outside reached the window.
03:36When we were inside, it was scary.
03:38We were scared because the engine was dead and the door could not be opened.
03:41The rescuers responded.
03:43The trapped people passed through the windows one by one.
03:57After almost half an hour, all the passengers were rescued.
04:09It was like my second life.
04:16The changing of the weather, its serious effect, and how we should prepare for it.
04:24The mission of the Resilience Institute of the University of the Philippines in Diliman
04:29helps in the disaster risk reduction and management in the Philippines.
04:35It is led by Dr. Mahar Lagmay.
04:38Mahar, what is your assessment of the flood?
04:41We cannot deny that the rain is really strong.
04:46According to the data, it was more than 400 millimeters of rain.
04:51It exceeded the value of Ondoy.
04:54Although Ondoy delivered the rain within 6 hours.
04:59Even so, the rain is strong.
05:01And when the rain hits the ground, it will flow to the rivers.
05:08So, it is really a volume.
05:10Well, that's the primary reason.
05:12When there is a lot of rain, there is a lot of water in the river.
05:15When there is a lot of water in the river, it will overflow.
05:18At the rate things are going, Mahar, can we still solve this flood?
05:23Or should we just accept that it is a part of our lives?
05:27It's a complex problem.
05:28But let's accept that we are the time food belt.
05:31There is a lot of storm, there is a lot of rain.
05:32Those rains are meant to flood the so-called flood plains.
05:38So, we need to be smart.
05:41Let's use the technology.
05:43Then, know, focus on the places that are flooded naturally.
05:47Avoid that, right?
05:49That's why urban planning is now entering here.
05:51Mahar, the reclamation is also being discussed now.
05:54So, given this situation, what do you think of the huge reclamation projects that are happening now?
06:02What effect does this have on flooding, if there is any?
06:05There is.
06:06In fact, in the scholarly articles, there are those who say they link reclamation with aggravated flooding.
06:12Can we reimagine Metro Manila to better manage the situation?
06:21Don't exaggerate it yet, right?
06:23Because there will be population growth.
06:26There will be climate change.
06:28The flood will be huge.
06:29So, the problems that we are experiencing now will become worse.
06:33Isn't it the right time to think about how we will decongest the overcrowded metropolis?
06:40Because the flood control project that we loaned to the World Bank is worth 358 billion.
06:48That's what we did in Metro Manila.
06:50Roughly, 1 billion a day.
06:53It's not just about interventions and infrastructure.
06:57Because there are so-called soft solutions.
07:00Plan it well.
07:01Just like there, you can see that subdivision on the floodplain.
07:04The people who are being flooded will be carried away.
07:07Because that's a natural part of the river.
07:09So, it should be like that.
07:10It has a zoning ordinance.
07:12Don't stand there.
07:13We even took a helicopter to study the Marikina River.
07:17Then, you can see from the aerial shot that that subdivision should not have been there in the first place, right?
07:23There are a lot of things like that.
07:24Because when the river is like that, of course, you will be the first to be hit.
07:29And there are a lot of similar scenarios that you describe all over Metro Manila, all over the Philippines.
07:37Because if it's not raining, they're okay.
07:40It's dry, the land is beautiful.
07:42Oh, it's okay to build here.
07:43Oh, it doesn't flood here.
07:45The problem is that there is a climate change.
07:47What we used to not experience, we can now experience.
07:50The UP Resilience Institute created an interactive map that is a big help to Filipinos whenever there is a flood,
07:59like this flood, Project NOAA or the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards.
08:05We have a website, noaa.up.edu.ph.
08:10Then, find out the hazards around you.
08:14Okay.
08:15What is the code to be safe?
08:17There, it says hazard levels, little to none, little to none, little to none.
08:22Oh, that's the answer.
08:23That's it.
08:24The interactive map of Project NOAA is very detailed.
08:29You will be able to point out the landmarks and your exact address.
08:34You will also find out if your area is flooded.
08:37Metro Manila is not the only place that is covered by the interactive map of NOAA.
08:42The entire Philippines.
08:46In this Facebook Live at Rodriguez Rizal,
08:49you will see how the flood affected the taste of Karina and Habagat.
08:57Dexter and Erson were shocked suddenly.
09:01Hey, someone fell.
09:02Someone fell.
09:04There was a man wearing a helmet and wearing a capote.
09:08We saw him go straight to the bank.
09:10Someone fell, guys.
09:14It was so scary.
09:15He was standing at a height of 20 meters.
09:18I saw him fall.
09:20I saw him.
09:21Troy immediately pointed at the man who fell, but he didn't see him.
09:27Hey, someone fell.
09:30Meanwhile, Journey, whose house is located near the river.
09:34When I opened the door, I suddenly saw a man.
09:37What he saw was no one but the man who was being watched by the flood.
09:42Even though he was weak, he was still alive.
09:45He was asking for help.
09:46Then I couldn't do it alone.
09:49So I called my neighbor.
09:51This is where they found Troy's grandfather.
09:55His pants were getting short.
09:58Then he had a lot of scratches.
09:59We just carried him upstairs.
10:01It's getting cold.
10:09The man who was watched by the flood also fell.
10:13He is now recovering in the hospital.
10:15He is Argel, the security guard.
10:18They put an X-ray and ultrasound on me to make sure that there was no bleeding.
10:24The only thing that was damaged was the outside.
10:27I have two bruises here.
10:29I haven't been able to apply medicine yet.
10:32Let's go to the back.
10:34Those are the scratches of my brother.
10:37Argel's story.
10:38He was on his way home from work when he was stranded because of the heavy rain.
10:43I waited for more than an hour.
10:46I could feel my body giving way because I was being pushed.
10:50That's why he stopped the motorcycle.
10:53When the heavy rain hit me in the middle of my crossing,
10:57my whole body suddenly became weak.
11:00I don't know, I just let go.
11:02I was being pushed.
11:03Someone is being pushed, guys!
11:05The next thing he knew, he was heading to the bank.
11:09Lord, take care of me.
11:11Until he fell.
11:13My body was wet.
11:15My head was wet.
11:17I could really feel my body sinking.
11:20Argel's story.
11:22When I was at the bank,
11:25I was holding on to a tree so that I wouldn't go too far.
11:30He was holding on to the tree.
11:32Fortunately, the three men were kind enough to help him.
11:41When I saw Joseph, he asked for help.
11:44All the helmets were stuck in my head.
11:48Maybe that's why I didn't have a head injury.
11:56This Thursday, Argel went home.
12:00For all the help you've given me,
12:02I am truly grateful.
12:07This Friday, he was visited by Najerni, Troy, and Gio.
12:13Sir, how are you?
12:14Sir, thank you so much.
12:17Don't mention it, bro.
12:19It's necessary.
12:20It's the life of a man.
12:21Thank you so much.
12:22I'm the one who saved you from the flood.
12:24He's the one who saved me from the water.
12:31He saved me from the water.
12:33I'm still holding on to the tree.
12:34He was already weak then.
12:36Thank you so much for your help.
12:39It's nothing.
12:41I didn't know there were people there.
12:49I am truly grateful for everything you've done for me.
12:56Thank you for risking your life.
12:59You saved me from the flood.
13:04Thank you so much.
13:05It doesn't matter who you are.
13:07You have to do what you have to do.
13:10Your family will be sad if you let it go.
13:13My whole family is thankful to you.
13:23Flooding in Metro Manila is not a simple problem.
13:28It's very complicated.
13:30Flooding in Metro Manila is not a simple problem.
13:36Flooding in Metro Manila is not a simple problem.
13:40Is there a solution?
13:41If you ask me, I would recommend urban planning.
13:44If you ask me, I would recommend urban planning.
13:49If the place is well-planned,
13:54If the place is well-planned,
13:59Indonesia did it.
14:01Indonesia transferred their capital.
14:03Indonesia transferred their capital.
14:04Actually, a lot of people sat down and discussed.
14:06Actually, a lot of people sat down and discussed.
14:09What I feel sensible is to decongest and do good urban planning.
14:14Flooding in Malama is a serious issue.
14:19Flooding in Malama is a serious issue.
14:22According to Director Loretta Malaluan of DPWH.
14:27So many odds are against us.
14:29Is that so?
14:30There is a high tide,
14:32the elevation of Metro Manila is low,
14:35the volume of rain is high.
14:38Director Malaluan, is it right?
14:40We just have to accept that we are flooded.
14:43Is that so?
14:44I think we cannot say that the flooding in Metro Manila is zero.
14:52That is why we are looking at how fast the flooding is.
14:56How fast they will move out of our areas.
15:01We will really flood.
15:03What we can do is to speed up the flooding.
15:07Is that right?
15:08Yes.
15:09We are also looking at other things that we can do.
15:12Why did it not flood in BGC?
15:15Because there is a retarding basin in BGC.
15:19This is also what we are looking at now.
15:22We are looking for a place where we can pump up the flood water.
15:27When there is no more rain and the water level in our areas is low,
15:33we will go out or use the flood water.
15:39Did our anti-flood projects not work?
15:42Almost all of our pumping stations are operational.
15:46What happens is that the water level in our areas is higher because of the heavy rain.
15:51That is why we cannot pump out the water.
15:55It just comes back.
15:56Another thing we know is that the garbage that our people throw in our estuaries,
16:05in our creeks,
16:06we saw that after the flood,
16:10we are cleaning up a lot of garbage.
16:14The problem is very complicated.
16:16Yes, it is very complicated.
16:18The solution is very difficult.
16:21Is that right?
16:22Maybe we should start on our own so that we can help each other.
16:27Because the national government alone cannot do it.
16:34Flooding in Metro Manila has been counted for decades.
16:38Hundreds of billions are being spent for anti-flood projects.
16:43But every year, we are still flooded.
16:47So as long as the problems of flooding are not remedied or solved,
16:54there is only one solution,
16:57KAPIPA.
17:00Hey, there's a flood!
17:02There's a flood!
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