Storm in Philippines

          A huge flood has developed in the Philippines and 1.9 million people are inundated by weekend flooding. The toll is already at 284 deaths. The Typhoon Ketsana roared into Vietnam. The storm struck Manilla and other provinces near by on Saturday. The storm gathered strength across the South China Sea. 170 000 people were evacuated from where they thought it would hurt. The  National Disaster Coordination Council said that over 380 000 people have fled for shelter in schools, community centers and churches. Authorities are ordering extra police to be on the lookout for looting. People who's houses have been destroyed are looking for fresh water, food and clothing. The president of the Philippines' administration is still sensitive about the subject, this is due to the fact that they have sent aid, but it is not equivalent to what is needed yet. If the two other major storms which are on their way hit, they do not have enough workers to provide adequate support to the ones who's houses have been damaged. Ketsana dumped about a month worth of rain in 12 hours causing the worst flooding in the country in 40 years. Philippine authorities rescued more then 12, 000 people and are still not sure of the amount of deaths.

          The fact that in the 21st century people still have to go through things like this, is ridiculous. The government should have warned the people of the level of the storm so that at least they could have evacuated the cities rather then leave them there to wait for their fate. I think this is really the governments fault rather then anything. I hope that after this happens, the country will prepare for the worst, and this will never happen again.