Entire towns were submerged in floods and in some areas, cars and trucks were swept by the waters like inflatable toys. As of Monday, Sept 28, 2009, 95 were confirmed dead, 280,000 displaced, 30 missing. Many were still stranded in flooded areas with thousands still perched on rooftops and second levels of their houses. Traffic remained paralyzed in many areas.
- The amount of rain brought by Hurricane Katrina to New Orleans is 2005 was 250mm in 24 hours
- The previous highest daily amount of rain in recorded Philippine history was 334mm in 24 hours.
- The amount of rain that fell September 26 in Quezon City from 8am to 2pm was 341mm in SIX hours only!
- The average maximum rainfall in Manila during the year is 432mm for the entire month of August.
- The amount of rain that fell September 26 in Quezon City was 455mm in 24 hours
- Epic Flood in Metro Manila Caused by Record Rainfall
- Tropical Storm Ketsana
- Typhoon Andoy in pictures
- Floating cars in UERM
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