12. The farmers' crops get destroyed when there are heavy rains which result to flooding. 13. Loss of lives and damage to properties happen due to flooding and landslides. 14. The workers get to have several days of rest from work. 15. Thousands of families become homeless and get crowded in evacuation centers. 16. People lose their homes and means of livelihood whenever a strong typhoon or monsoon rains in a certain region. 17. Power supply is cut off for several days as falling trees destroy the electric posts and power lines.