By Jose Rafael Cesar C. Atencio | PTV News
In the midst of rain and flood affecting parts of Luzon and Visayas, the southwest monsoon once again reminds communities of resilience and solidarity.
Rain, flood, habagat winds. Brownout, power outages. Barangays or villages holding on, commuters wading through. Faith remains strong, the nation endures.
This Sunday, the habagat hums—a reminder from the storm: resilience is our compass, hope is our light.
PAGASA raised the red rainfall warning at 11:00 a.m. in parts of Central Luzon, including Metro Manila, prompting continuous monitoring of possible flooding and traffic disruptions.
In Parañaque City, conditions along Dr. A. Santos Avenue did not worsen amid intermittent heavy rains, though flooding was still observed in areas such as Zapote River Drive.
In Quezon City, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) continues to monitor certain segments of Araneta Avenue—from P. Florentino to Maria Clara, and Victory Avenue due to recorded flooding.
In Pasig City, floodwaters entered a compound in Sta. Lucia, after continuous rains, caused a nearby creek to overflow.
Meanwhile, two flights were canceled today due to bad weather generated by habagat. According to CAAP, trips were suspended in Masbate due to strong winds. Two other flights were also diverted to Mactan. Passengers are advised to coordinate with their airlines for further updates.
Interventions
To help Filipinos cope with the effects of inclement weather, DSWD provided financial assistance to over 100,000 affected families, with some taking refuge in evacuation centers.
Food, non-food items, and P10,000 cash aid were distributed to families who lost loved ones. DSWD, moreover, awaits complete incident reports to endorse more families for AICS support. Relief operations by DSWD also continue in areas affected by Tropical Storm Luis and Maymay.
The Philippine Coast Guard evacuated 102 residents affected by severe flooding in Imus City, Cavite. Led by Coast Guard Station Cavite and Outpost Imus, with help from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), residents were brought to evacuation centers for safety while rains continued.
PCG remains on alert under its iCARE program. (with reports from Floyd Brenz Guay | PTV Public Affairs and Cleizl Pardilla | PTV News)
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