Here comes the rain!
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA-DOST) disclosed that there may be up to two tropical cyclones expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this month.
According to the state weather specialist, Rhea Torres, they are seeing two possibilities: the first showing a scenario wherein the tropical storm heads to a curve away from the PAR once it draws nearer; while, the second shows that if the storm’s entry point goes lower, it can hit parts of Eastern Visayas, MIMAROPA, Bicol, and Calabarzon. It then will exit to the West Philippine Sea and away from the PAR.
A Blessing Or An Upcoming Disaster?
PAGASA has forecasted an alarming heat index for this May, ranging between 42 degrees Celsius and 48 degrees Celsius; that’s higher than the average fever! Moreover, dams and water supplies are drying up, leading to issues in some provinces. With a typhoon on the horizon, the question arises: Will it be a blessing or a disaster in the making?
While typhoons often bring destruction and hardship, they can also have some positive effects, including:
- Replenishing water sources: Typhoons can bring heavy rainfall, which replenishes our dams, rivers, reservoirs, rivers, and groundwater sources.
- Cools the temperature: The intense rainfall and cloud covering the affected areas will temporarily lower temperatures and therefore, resulting in lower heat indexes during the summer months.
- Agricultural benefits: The rainfall brought by the typhoon can provide the much-needed moisture for crops, helping the soil moisture levels be balanced after being dried out from the intense summer heat.
However, too much of anything is never good, especially when it comes to the amount of rainfall. It’s important to remember that a typhoon may also cause property damage, loss of life, and disruptions to livelihoods due to floods and landslides. Therefore, it’s crucial to prioritize safety measures and preparedness efforts to minimize the negative impacts of typhoons or tropical storms.
So, Sugboanons, do you think a typhoon is a benefit or a disadvantage? Share your thoughts below!
