While we were being pelted by torrential rains last week, PAGASA kept us up-to-date with weather conditions and gave out color-coded warning signals when needed. Frankly, I paid no heed to these signals except when I would hear the RED warning signal. The color RED is always used to indicate emergency situations so most know that a red warning signal necessitates immediate action. However, it is useful to take note of the less serious warnings too as they can be good signposts of when it’s time to carry out some precautionary maintenance to your home. For example, if heavy rains are on the way it’s a really good idea to hire the services of a company like Clean Pro Gutter Cleaning Cincinnati to make sure your gutters are clear, otherwise blockages could cause the rain to enter your home. Our home is situated on fairly high ground and is at a safe distance from the nearest river. We were not spared from flood though when Typhoon Ondoy ravaged the city so, since then, we would always monitor weather conditions and water levels during the rainy season.
Last week’s heavy rains was not brought by a typhoon though but were due to the southwest monsoon. It would have been easier to understand Typhoon signal warnings during that time as we all know that the weather worsens when signals are raised from 1 to 4. It is no wonder that the President himself asked PAGASA to make their color-coded warning signals easier to understand. If I remember right, he suggested using cups or glasses to illustrate the amount of rainfall so people would understand what these colors signify.
If, like me, you are also unaware of what the signals really mean, here’s an infographics I found from the Official Gazette.
These signals are very important to those who are living in low-lying areas and those who live near waterways. It really pays to be prepared for any disaster that may happen and it is equally important to monitor environmental conditions during calamities. You may visit the PAGASA website for real-time weather, rainfall warning signals, and flood forecasts. If you live in Marikina, you may view real-time water levels of the Marikina River through the Marikina City Government website.
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Nice info here, especially now that there are rain everywhere!
i’m glad that they changed it from green to orange.. green was really confusing,
Visuals are really helpful..in fact, I kind of agree with the cup or glass idea…at least much better than colors because we already associate that with traffic lights… 🙂
Your post is very informative. Even us in the province are taking time to familiarize with the warning signs. These warning signals is very helpful especially in the future.
This is very informative. And timely. God bless us in these times. And help, we should lend help in whatever form we can.
It’s nice that we now have signals in the form of colors, for the amount of rainfall. Anyway, let’s all pray that Helen won’t bring us much harm like the recent monsoon rain.
It is a good idea that PAGASA has come up with this color coding warning. I hope this is dispersed properly so that the masses will be aware of it too 🙂
I just hope that this is completely understood by most people especially those living in low-lying areas to avoid disasters. (visit from BC Blogger)
thank you for reminding us bout the change in color coding! 🙂
cute color coding hahah.. at first cannot understand those colors.. at dun ko lang inalam nung may baha na jan, just for the concern sa mga kapatid ko na nasa Manila at yun pala ay dapat malaman kung ano ba talaga ang mga kulay na yan… Thanks for this additional concrete information sis.
Even there are inforgraphics, people are hard-headed. They do not want to vacate their house, as if it is the most important thing in this world than their lives. Then they still complain that they have no food or relief from the government, which is really unfair to the government. Of course, they will prioritize those in evacuation center than families still in their houses.
This is a good initiative from PAGASA and should be well disseminated. And good one there Adee for posting this on your blog, this will really help.
I did see a similar topic on TV earlier this evening. Very useful info, indeed
Glad they changed the color from green to orange. Mas Ok to. With orange it kind of increases in intensity.
At least they’re trying to change their methods of communication now. Iba na talaga kasi ang weather and so many possibilities na because of technology. Keep it up PAGASA!
Nice share! This is really helpful specially this season. Ya’ll might also like to follow Pagasa twitter account (@dost_pagasa) I find very helpful during habagat
Thank you for the information. I never had any idea about this before. I’m normally out of the country during rainy season and haven’t got much news about the situation there.