Ronalyn Carbonel and her four children survived two nights on the roof of their home as a severe storm devastated their village in the Philippines. Stranded without shelter or food, their experience reflects the intensified impacts of climate change, with experts noting that storms have become more violent. The Philippines has faced record-breaking storms and rising displacement, with the latest super-typhoon affecting over 13 million people and causing substantial economic losses. Amidst protests against oil companies like Shell, communities are demanding justice for the damage caused by climate change and the responsibility of major polluters.
Ronalyn Carbonel and her children clung to the roof during a storm, with no shelter or food, waiting for rescue and fearing for their lives.
With climate change worsening storms in the Philippines, the typhoon season has become more violent, affecting millions and costing an estimated $500 million.
Carbonel highlighted the increasing intensity of storms, noting that their current strength is far greater than what she experienced in her childhood.
Activists protested at Shell's headquarters demanding accountability from major polluters, emphasizing justice for communities impacted by climate change and severe weather events.
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