Typhoon ‘Glenda’ at a glance
Fallen trees along Bonifacio Drive in Intramuros Manila after the strong winds brought by Typhoon Glenda. INQUIRER PHOTO/ JOAN BONDOC
- Strongest typhoon to hit Metro Manila since “Milenyo” in 2006.
- Power shut off in 86 percent of Meralco service area.
- Flights at Naia stopped for 4 hours.
- LRT and MRT trains grounded.
- Smart, Globe telecom services go offline partially.
- 6 provinces and a city under a state of calamity
- Banks, financial markets and government offices shuttered.
- Classes suspended in all levels for three days.
- 11 major roads and a bridge damaged in Calabarzon, Bicol, and E. Visayas.
- Disaster risk reduction efforts fully deployed before storm.
- Information campaign and regular alerts proved key in minimizing damage.
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