Sen. Imee Marcos Speaks on Impact of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine
IMEE MARCOS – The Senator blamed PAGASA for allegedly having not enough updates about severe tropical storm Kristine.
Severe tropical storm Kristine brought heavy rains and strong winds in the different areas in the Philippines. It caused deep flooding in several areas across the nation which has resulted to fatalities and injuries among many people in severely-hit areas.
The Bicol region is one of those that was left devastated by severe tropical storm Kristine. The flooding in Naga City as well as the strong winds destroyed many vehicles in Camella Subdivision as the cars were swept off in one corner causing them to bump against each other.
The flood water also entered a shopping mall and forced the evacuees inside the building to move to the second floor of the mall. During the onslaught of the typhoon, the flood reached roof-level in low-lying areas and left many Filipinos stuck in their roof to evade the flood water.
Former Vice President Leni Robredo even called for help as more pump boats were needed to rescue the residents of Naga who were stuck in their roof amid the wrath of severe tropical storm Kristine. The local government unit (LGU) of Naga also appealed for help amid the devastation.
Based on a report on GMA News, severe tropical storm Kristine left at least 146 people dead and 91 injured. There are still 19 people who are still missing. Recently, Sen. Imee Marcos spoke on the impact of severe tropical storm Kristine in the Philippines.
Sen. Imee Marcos blamed the PAGASA for allegedly having not much warnings over severe tropical storm Kristine. According to her, the weather bureau should have warned the local government units.
“Kung sana nasabihan nang maayos ng PAGASA ang LGU [local government unit] na gano’n kalakas ang ulan, sana’y nakalikas ng maaga at ‘di namatay ang napakarami,” Marcos said.
Sen. Imee Marcos further expressed that PAGASA allegedly has enough budget and their fund for 2025 was raised as well. Based on the report, the presidential Sister expressed her hope that it will not happen again.
“May sapat na pondo naman tayo, ngunit bakit sa tuwing may bagyo ay tila kulang ang mga abiso? Anong nangyari? Nagtaas pa ang badyet nila sa 2025, aba’y dapat hindi na mauulit ang ganitong sitwasyon,” the Senator said.
The national government assured help for the typhoon victims. Pres. Bongbong Marcos also declared November 4 as national day of mournings for “Kristine” victims.