Global Happenings: Typhoon Glenda

     One of the Global Happenings that our country had is the devastation of Typhoon Glenda. It was hit Philippines back at July 14, 2014. When it entered the Philippine area of responsibility, it is estimated a minimum speed of (120km/h;75mph). Typhoon Glenda is the first typhoon who hit a directly impact in the Philippines in 2014. Typhoon Glenda continued to strengthen, despite land interaction. Post landfall, the storm's windspeed continued to rise, as it was located in a very favorable environment. The seaports were immediately closed, more than 100 passengers were stranded at the port of batangas. Classes on all levels were reportedly suspended for the next two days while others are just one day of suspension only. The Philippine Coast Guard asked all shipping vessels to stop travelling. Based on Spokesperson Armand Balilo "Authorities are already on standby to prevent any maritime vessels from sailing as the Philippines braces for Glenda. All DILG offices in Luzon and Visayas was preparing for Glenda. Evacuation centers have been prepared the power lines, bridges and roads have also been checked. It was reported in the news were also giving some advices and tips on how to survive when the typhoon hits.

         It was early morning of July 15, the government reportedly evacuated eastern coastal areas of the nation. Based on PAGASA "Storm surges up to three meters were expected in some villages". However, that evening, several residents fled their homes. In Bicol an interview said "We are preparing for the worst". About 6,000 residents had already moved to evacuation centers with authorities aiming to to have another 39,000 take shelter before typhoon hits. Several cities were warned of storm surge ranging from 1.5 meters .
After the landfall, three fishermen were reported missing. They were reported to have gone out fishing a day ago from the Philippine province of Catanduanes, and failed to return. At least 90% of the total residents of Metro Manila lost power, as poles and line were downed. Strong winds from the storm destroyed several homes in the capital. Most of the capital area was also completely shut down. As of July 17, the NDRRMC reported that the damages from the storm had reached 1 billion ($27 million).