Jesuit eyewitness report from Typhoon Nesat
British Jesuit, Father Tim Byron SJ, originally from Southport, Merseyside, is currently studying in the Philippines. He has posted this report of his experience of Typhoon Nesat and how the Jesuits intend to respond to the needs of the Filipinos if necessary.
It is the first time I have had twigs, leaves and branches in the shower with me in the morning, although I know for many others it is a lot worse.
Now the wind seems to have calmed down now in Manila, the rain continues, Typhoon Nesat paid us a close visit today. Even though it landed 200kms north of us, Manila was still put under storm signal two, with nine more unfortunate areas in the Philippines under signal three. Nesat's reach is huge - extending hundreds of miles. Here in Manila we have been hit by its flailing arms - almost continuous torrential rain and very strong gusts of winds. Halfway through this morning's meeting with my fellow Jesuits, one of the largest trees here in the Loyola House of Studies was just uprooted - falling conveniently into the gap between the chapel and our bedrooms
To see the full report and links to Youtube film go to: www.jesuit.org.uk/latest/110927.htm