Aftermath Of Typhoon 'Ondoy'

Who could have prepared for a downpour of rain that lasted almost 24 hours with it's peak downpour on the morning of September 26, 2009 that within six (6) hours the amount of rainfall is almost equal to the average rainfall in a month.

Despite of the damage, loss of life, and trauma that this typhoon has brought to many of our countrymen I would like to share some lighter side of this tragic event:

1) I couldn't stop thinking what more could have happened if this peak of rainfall happened during the night when everyone is sound asleep. I see that it's better (not that it is) that it happened during the day. For sure it could have been more devastating if it happened at night;

2) I do understand the sentiments of the people affected by the sudden release of water by the dams but it got me thinking what more could have happened if the operators of the dam waited longer after everybody got warned about the release of water. I guess it was a choice of picking the lesser evil (not that it is right) to benefit more. What if the dam collapsed even with warning more damage could have been done. Imagine tons of water raging down with mud, concrete, and other debris; and

*** UPDATE: 10/15/2009 ***
Found an article that I think have the same sentiments as I have: 'Metro flooding: were the dams to blame?'

3) I can't imagine if it happened on a weekday when almost everyone is out especially the working force. Where families are literally apart because of work, school, or had to simply stay at home. The few people left at home could have been at higher risk of not surviving. I can say no more to what effect if this has gone by not on a weekend.

To us, that have gone by dry be thankful. Say our own wishes and prayers for the affected by this unwanted and unexpected turn of events.