Amanpulo and Bopha
Dec 3, 2012, 10:35 am
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Dec 3, 2012, 2:46 pm
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Oh my, looks like outer fringes if on current track !
Pray Pamalican , Manomoc & other islands will be somewhat spared ..
The bale on the southern tip was blown away few weeks ago
Pray Pamalican , Manomoc & other islands will be somewhat spared ..
The bale on the southern tip was blown away few weeks ago
Dec 4, 2012, 5:08 am
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They are now expecting landfall around 5 am . At least it'll be about light then.
As far as I know, no guests are on the island.
Hope everyone , structures , reefs & fauna will be ok.
. At least it'll be about light then.As far as I know, no guests are on the island.
Hope everyone , structures , reefs & fauna will be ok.
Dec 4, 2012, 6:54 am
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Did the resort evacuate the guests? Seems unusual that there would be no occupancy at this time of year...
Dec 5, 2012, 12:12 am
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Update -- Bad. Very Bad.
It is looking like a nearly direct hit at Category 2: Bopha Phillipines
Turned south a bit ....
No, maybe not so bad ... it turned very south: Update Looks the it missed a direct hit by about 50 miles.
Turned south a bit ....
No, maybe not so bad ... it turned very south: Update Looks the it missed a direct hit by about 50 miles.
Last edited by mike_la_jolla; Dec 5, 2012 at 2:43 am
Dec 5, 2012, 4:27 am
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Here's the NYTimes article. Thoughts and prayers for everyone there.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/wo...?ref=asia&_r=0
Typhoon Bopha packed winds of up to 100 miles per hour when it struck Tuesday, bringing torrential rains that flattened entire villages, leaving thousands homeless, as well as washing out roads and bridges needed by rescue personnel trying to reach stricken regions.
A national disaster official, Benito Ramos, said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon that 274 deaths had been confirmed, with 339 people known to be injured and 279 missing.
A national disaster official, Benito Ramos, said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon that 274 deaths had been confirmed, with 339 people known to be injured and 279 missing.
Dec 5, 2012, 5:23 am
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All's well at Amanpulo , guests were evacuated & along with some others .
Bopha went south - thanks all for your prayers. So region was spared brunt of ' Pablo ', it was lots of rain & high winds.
Flights resume tomorrow
Bopha went south - thanks all for your prayers. So region was spared brunt of ' Pablo ', it was lots of rain & high winds.
Flights resume tomorrow
Dec 5, 2012, 6:26 am
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Thanks for the update FlyerEC. Very good to hear that everybody seems to be safe. I am very happy to hear Manamoc and the locals likely werent hit too hard.
Dec 5, 2012, 11:18 am
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Great relief after holding my breath for the last few days. Thanks for the update. I have reservations for February.
Dec 5, 2012, 1:52 pm
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Many of us whose hearts are there & just waiting to return
We are all thankful & relieved
Nov 5, 2013, 3:54 pm
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Here we go again ...
Haiyan. This one is a monster. Present track sends it safely to the north of Amanpulo, but not by much. I think ...
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Nov 5, 2013, 4:37 pm
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Haiyan. This one is a monster. Present track sends it safely to the north of Amanpulo, but not by much. I think ...
Outer bands though ..
Will email TT for an update
As a precaution, guests ( & others ) will be evacuated from Thurs .. In prep for Fri
Last edited by FlyerEC; Nov 6, 2013 at 7:28 am Reason: Update