Unfortunately the news on typhoon Lupit (Ramil in the Philippines) is not getting any better. The storm has now turned towards the west and is picking up speed. It is now moving on a bearing of about 300 degrees at about 9 knots (c.17 kmh). This means that it is forecast to start to make landfall on the northern side of Luzon on Wednesday / Thursday. The current forecasts are that it will weaken slightly over the next few days, but this will still be a very strong storm if it does come ashore on Luzon:
The best hope at the moment is that it takes a more northerly track and shoots through the gap between Taiwan and Luzon. A more northerly track than this could be bad news for Taiwan - this is of course the area that was hit by Morakot (see images here and a review here) in August.Meanwhile, in the Eastern Pacific Hurricane Rick is now weakening slightly but is heading northwards to make landfall on Baja California, also on Wednesday:
This storm also has the potential to bring very heavy rainfall, in this case to Mexico, with a very real threat of landslides.
Oh please let the rain go away this time. Filipinos need a break. Still so many cleaning up to do after Ondoy. News says we are now seeing the effects of climate change - extreme rain, floods in wide scale proportion, a foreseen earthquake - sounds like doomsday is coming. But hey, I'm just stating a fact. Some people still chose to believe that this is just bad science. But its happening not only in the Philippines but around the world. Global warming is affecting the whole world. So what can we do?... Maybe we could start caring for our community and be sensitive. Its success is built upon the action of every individual, regardless of nationality, to conserve energy and live in a greener, cleaner community. Rental Property Chicago
ReplyDeleteI believe that we really need to pray a lot so that the worse will pass our country without any damages. I agree with Dutch that we should start caring for our community - a simple proper waste management will help a lot in our drainage system, no clogging.
ReplyDeletenow this is the moment that everyone must be aware, we still have time to do it and sincere enough to care our world. afterall this is still the most beautiful and perfect planet to live. just listen to your conscience everytime you throw your garbage anywhere...we are starting to repay the crime we made. this is the natures wrath that will ruin the future generation. Come to think of it!
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