We're all turning into amateur meteorologists, are we? Hehehe...
Recent events should spur local inventors and entrepreneurs to channel their efforts into developing technologies appropriate to Philippine conditions and needs (see photo in Phil. Daily Inquirer of a push cart with empty mineral water containers underneath).
I do recall investigating and considering developing flood simulation software for my MS thesis back in the 90's but i was turned off (put off) by the machismo of a hydrological engineer who told me (with an air of machismo) to leave the subject alone to ... well... experts like him.
Isang bagay na di dapat tularan... =(
Serge