Tropical Storm ‘Ondoy’ Flooded Our House in Cainta, Rizal
by Lorelei on Sep.26, 2009, under blogging
Tropical storm “Ondoy” (international code name Ketsana) slammed into the eastern side of the northern Philippines before noon Saturday, bringing rains that caused widespread flooding in many parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila…
And just moments ago when I got the news from my father that the flood already made it in our house in Cainta, Rizal. It’s never like this. Our house, compared to the others is a lot higher already, but this storm is so strong.. The water inside the house is almost at the knee level and if it’s like that, then it’s around 4 feet from the ground already.. Imagine that.. This is so bad..
UPDATE as of 1:17 PM..
My brother’s red car in front of the house is also missing.. OMG!
UPDATE as of September 28, 2009 (8:55PM)
Some areas in Village East are now passable. Flood in some areas subsided already. No water. No electricity. No phone lines.
Red car’s been found. Dogs are fine. House is covered with mud & trash.
For those who are capable of helping others by donation, please visit this section Donations for Victims of Typhoon Ondoy. Thank you.
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September 26th, 2009 on 2:54 pm
I just heard that my children are safe in the neighbor’s house. Finally I can make a sigh of relief. For 3 hours I did not know what happened to them. The flood is thigh-high inside the house and the house if about 2 meters higher than the streets. The waters rose so fast that my children got trapped inside the house. Thank you Lord and thank you whoever helped them.
September 26th, 2009 on 3:04 pm
Good to hear that even though we’re experiencing something like this, there are people who are made instrument by God to help all of us. I’m glad that your kids are all right.
September 26th, 2009 on 3:13 pm
It is so frustrating not to know what to do and who to ask help from. Am in L.A. and my children are there, needing my help! Our community is wonderful. I hope whoever helped them will hear that I am thanking them from the very core of me. As of now, celphones are still not connecting. What to do in an emergency? I just realized that praying is best.
September 26th, 2009 on 6:51 pm
..People should be careful because some roofs are flying away! The flood is very high!..
September 26th, 2009 on 7:26 pm
hi! i’m also from cainta, and i’m wondering where your village is. my house is in valley view executive village, but i’m now in davao. i don’t know if my house got flooded too. been trying to contact people, but couldn’t reach them.
September 26th, 2009 on 7:29 pm
Ched >> OMG! I thought you’re just stranded in Manila and the kids are at home. Well, you’re right, connection is really bad right now. I can’t even call our pldt landline in Cainta from Makati. Let’s do just pray.
May >> Yes, the last time I saw the news it’s so very high. In Cainta, it’s around 6 feet already.
September 26th, 2009 on 7:34 pm
Hi Les! My parent’s house is in Village East. I believe the whole town is in deep flood. And yes, it’s impossible to reach any phone lines/cellphones right now. It’s really bad.
September 26th, 2009 on 8:07 pm
I live in Cainta too but I’m currently in Singapore. I understand what you feel, the flood inside our house is already neck-high according to the last conversation I had with my sister. The bed, cabinets, ref, and other furnitures are already floating! Right now they are staying with our neighbor who happens to have a 2nd floor. Now I’m worried about what they gonna eat because four other families are also in the same roof. I wish I can do something to help them.
September 26th, 2009 on 8:40 pm
Hi Laiza! You can always pray. I believe it’s the only thing that you can do right now.
September 26th, 2009 on 9:02 pm
hi laiza..hope everyone is safe… where is you house in cainta.. our folks are in Brookside Subd..but still no word from them..
September 26th, 2009 on 9:04 pm
Hey guys
I live in Cainta too but only my sister is there at the moment. The rest of the family is out of the country now and we’ve been trying to get through but no luck. Our area is Brookside Hills (gate 3). Just wondering if any of you guys have any news about that area? Thanks so much for any info you can provide. Hope you guys are safe
chris
September 26th, 2009 on 9:23 pm
Hi Chrismiss! Sorry, but I have no news about Brookside Hills. It’s been hard to communicate with anyone right now. I can only hope that all of our families are all right.
September 26th, 2009 on 10:27 pm
Thanks Lorelei, I guess no news is good news… Stay safe and dry. Hopefully the storm will pass soon
September 26th, 2009 on 11:01 pm
hi.. my family’s home is in vista verde.. am also out of the country… we also don’t have much news… let’s pray really hard especially for the people in cainta, marikina and elsewhere… God bless the Philippines.. let’s humble ourselves and pray people..
September 26th, 2009 on 11:12 pm
Hi tinapie in timor leste! I also hope your family’s all right. God bless.
September 26th, 2009 on 11:47 pm
My parents, brother and sister live in Cainta(Vista Verde). I can not communicate with them thru both landline and cell phone. text messaes are also not going thru. I live in Maryland but am currently visiting California.
If anybody had any news, please keep this thread updated.
September 26th, 2009 on 11:56 pm
Hi dohc97! It’s almost 12MN here in Manila and yes, it is still hard to contact anyone in Cainta area. But, a lot of rescuing going on right now. I’ll try to keep you guys posted.
September 27th, 2009 on 12:45 am
Hello guys.. my house is in Brookside Hills gate 3. Up to now, I have not heard from them. I guess their cels need charging but since there is no power, I don’t know when I will hear from them. Am just happy that they are safe. My house is a 1-storey one and am imagining the worse. Maybe the roof is still there. From the street, my floor level is about 2 meters up.I just spoke with my neighbor in Brookside who is in NJ now. His family moved to the same house my girls went to.The name of the good Samaritan is Pilo. Thank you Pilo for taking in my girls (and maybe the dogs too).
September 27th, 2009 on 12:54 am
i am trying to find upadtes about bulacan but have not been able to dose anyone know where i can go?
September 27th, 2009 on 1:02 am
My in laws are in Monterey Subdv. Any news about that area of Cainta will be appreciated
September 27th, 2009 on 2:48 am
My Fiancee is in Cainta Vista Verda, she says that she is ok, there is not a very good reception on cell phones, they have als lost power, and she is using candle light only at the moment
September 27th, 2009 on 6:37 am
Guys, I hope that you’ve already talked to your love ones. I can’t give you any updates right now co’z I haven’t talked to anyone for 6 hours. I still wasn’t able to contact my aunt in Cainta. But, I’ve read an update from GMANews.TV about the delay from rescuing Cainta residents. Mayor Ilagan along with other rescuers were stranded also. Will repost the news article..
September 27th, 2009 on 8:53 am
i am out of the country right now but my family and home is in brookside, baltimore st and i got tragic news from my sis that our house is already under water including 2 cars. good thing we have a 2nd floor and my family is up there but our neighbors are mostly on their houses’ roofs.they’re being asked to come over but i dont think it’s easy to swim in flood water that is more than 6ft deep.
September 27th, 2009 on 9:00 am
As of Sept.27 (8:50AM)..
Rescuers are focused on Marikina and Cainta area. Water subsided a bit in some areas bringing it to a waist-deep to chest-deep level.
September 27th, 2009 on 9:07 am
Hi Mark! 2nd floor is really better than staying in the rooftop. Good thing you’re able to talk to your sister. Here, it’s really hard for me to communicate with my family even if I’m only in Makati.
September 27th, 2009 on 9:42 am
I am pakistani but i hav filipina wife.my kids are trapped in cainta also they living in brgy stonino fernandez street,cant contact them from yesterday,cn i get any updates about that specific area.may God save every one there.
September 27th, 2009 on 11:16 am
at last at least i could hear my mother in law voice she just told they are fine and line was cut again.
September 27th, 2009 on 11:22 am
good for you, dr zulfiqar..
September 27th, 2009 on 11:35 am
My grandmother lives in Executive Village in Cainta. We’ve been trying to call them for so long. Any news in that village or area?
September 27th, 2009 on 12:27 pm
Hi lizbasilio. You may want to check abs-cbnnews.com. they have an update aerial shot of Cainta & Marikina. It was taken 6 hrs ago, but from the live news here in Manila, it’s still just the same- the entire town are still flooded.
September 27th, 2009 on 2:40 pm
any thng new.any updates.did govt released list or informations about people who died/injured?any camps?
September 27th, 2009 on 3:14 pm
[...] Lorelei on Sep.27, 2009, under blogging This is just an update on my first post Tropical Storm ‘Ondoy’ Flooded Our House in Cainta, Rizal [...]
September 27th, 2009 on 3:19 pm
I haven’t seen any list yet, but the last time I watched the TV, 10 were missing from Marikina alone and almost 60 people died already.
September 27th, 2009 on 9:51 pm
Any word about Monterey Subdv?
September 27th, 2009 on 10:14 pm
My Gigi is in Rizal - I can’t get a connection on the phone - I pray she and her family are okay…
September 27th, 2009 on 11:07 pm
I am just updating my info. My in laws live on Monterey St in Parkplace Executive Village in Cainta and an aunt lives in Vista Verde Country homes Cainta. Unable to reach them. If anyone can update me on the status of these areas, or at least if you have heard from people in those same areas, pls update and blog. Thanks!
September 27th, 2009 on 11:25 pm
Hi, does anyone have any information from Valley View subdivision? My 74 year old grandfather is there. Can’t get in touch with anyone there.
September 28th, 2009 on 4:22 am
Does anyone know about Angono Rizal? I’ve been calling and texting my grandma since yesterday. I’m going insane.
September 28th, 2009 on 6:23 am
Does anyone know if Canita, Rizal got hit hard by this recent flood? Around the St. Marrick Subd. area? If anyone knows something please let me know. My email is:
bobvander@verizon.net Thank you so much.—
September 28th, 2009 on 6:42 am
Hi Everybody,
I have a three your old daughter in Cainta Marick subdivision. Please any informations / pictures regarding the situation in cainta marick subdivision is greatly appreciated. My wife and I are here in LA and we are devastated not knowing our 3 year old daughter is … please help us … please. Contact info donkulet@yahoo.com … Thank you so much.
September 28th, 2009 on 9:19 am
hello–do you have any news about Village East Cainta? havent seen any footage in the news but heard Cainta is flooded. Would appreciate any response. My parents and siblings are there and no word from them
September 28th, 2009 on 2:53 pm
Current Update from rescuers… >>
Please continue to pray with us and hopefully we look forward to get good news from them.. Praying for our family’s safety… namely : Micahel Abueva, Juan Rodrigo Abueva, Juan Carlos Abueva, Eufrocino Abueva, Ana Calda Abueva, Jun Cruz, Me-Ann Cruz, Jannelle Cruz, Paolo Luis Cruz, Gabrielle Abueva, Joselito Abueva, Jasmin Abueva…. and all other family members to be safe after nature’s wrath… In Jesus name…this we ask of you.. AMEN!!!
September 28th, 2009 on 2:54 pm
My son lives with my sister and her family in Vista Verde Exec. Village. If you get an upadte on this area, please post. Thank you. God Bless the Philippines.
September 28th, 2009 on 5:27 pm
hello,plz if som one can update on st.dominic subdiv brgy stonino cainta,my kids wth their grand father and mother trapped there,plz do help me
September 28th, 2009 on 8:49 pm
to all of my readers, sorry if i wasn’t able to update you the whole day. i was at work and sadly i cannot post any comment because it’s blocked in our internet security. thank you for understanding..
September 28th, 2009 on 8:53 pm
hi Cathy Valeriano! My dad & brother is in Village East too. In what Phase of the village is your family? We are from Phase 3 main road and according to my brother, which I’ve talked to this afternoon, there is no more flood in our area, but there are some streets that are still flooded, especially near the church.
September 28th, 2009 on 9:46 pm
To Teresa Avila.. Vista Verde is still flooded, but rescuers are into it already. Felix Ave. is not yet passable too. But, water in most area has subsided a bit already. From the news this evening, Bayani Fernando visited Vista Verde himself to see the on going operations and instructed more rescuers to attend to the residents. Some streets are also narrow so they’re having a hard time entering it.
September 28th, 2009 on 11:49 pm
Im in SG and my family stays at Greenpark Cainta Phase 7, my brother from Bulacan told me that they have talked to my mother already thru cellphone. My mother said that there is no more flood, but its very muddy. And up to now, no electricity yet. Im having a hard time contacting them, due to weak signal and uncharge phones. God bless Cainta, Marikina, and Pasig.
September 29th, 2009 on 4:59 am
hi, I have a brother that lives in Vista Verde and I was wondering if you can give me an update on what’s going on there. I can’t really find any information online or on TV. How deep is the flood there? Email me if possible, thanks!
September 29th, 2009 on 4:38 pm
I apologize for the bother, but would you happen to have any news of the situation along Daytona St. in Village East? We haven’t heard from my uncle or cousins since Ondoy hit.
Thank you so much.
September 29th, 2009 on 9:15 pm
To thecityforever..
I got a call from my brother this morning, and we’re from Village East too. He told me that the water supply is back & so as the electricity, but still no phone so you may not still be able to call them in landlines. No more flood, but yes the village is a mess. Everybody in the village seems cleaning up their own houses.
September 29th, 2009 on 11:51 pm
hello to all, my brother live in rizal, i am in the U.S and me and my mother is worried, im not sure what part of rizal hes located at, but is the whole rizal flooded? was there any warning so people could be evacuated? weve been trying to call him and hes family but no luck? we are worried..
September 30th, 2009 on 10:13 am
hello all..
I saw a couple mentions of brookside hills in here. I’m from Canada but Brookside has been my second home over the past year, and a huge amount of people that i love are out there (New Hope Christian Fellowship on Sunset Blvd and New York St) Does anyone know what it looks like out there? I Can’t get ahold of any one. I”ve tried e-mail, cell phones, landlines and I haven’t heard anything. I’m really, really worried and scared for them. What is it like in Brookside right now? HOw bad is the damage?
Please let me know, i know that drainage on that street is terrible..
September 30th, 2009 on 12:00 pm
Thanks God my kids are fine,i talked to them already,they are in antipolo now,in our house there.May God help all those who are displaced or injured during this calamity and grant peace to all souls of those who died.
October 1st, 2009 on 9:01 pm
[...] all victims of Tropical Storm Ondoy, I can only wish that this new typhoon change its direction and let us all heal first. Again, I [...]
October 1st, 2009 on 11:06 pm
on our area in cainta greenpark village, there is no relief operation sighted.. so sad that there are lots of help shred by the others but some area affected dont feel it..
October 4th, 2009 on 6:36 pm
Our house didn’t get flooded (we live in the higher part of Floodway) but I got stranded for 2 days at a friend’s house in De Castro. It was terrible. Water was 12ft, no water,no food, no electricity, no rescuer. Super scary experience.
October 4th, 2009 on 10:57 pm
[...] my other entry, Tropical Storm ‘Ondoy’ Flooded Our House in Cainta, Rizal, I mentioned about my brother’s red car. By the time Ondoy hit Cainta, the car was parked [...]
October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
We live in CA and left P.I. Sept.25.My brother is a Doctor @ Cainta Municipal Hospital? I am not sure of the exact hospital name.Does anyone have update on the progress of cleanup in Cainta Town? Please reply..
October 6th, 2009 on 3:35 am
Hello everyone in USA…Maybe we can organize everyone here w/ ties in Cainta,Rizal and concentrate our help in that area.Any comments,feedback will be helpful…