Four barangays were flooded in Mariveles, Bataan on Friday dawn, July 29, due to heavy rains brought by the low pressure area.
The floodwater reached waist level, leaving many residents stranded and unable to report to work. Several vehicles were also stuck on the road due to the flood.
According to some residents, the flood quickly subsided in their area.
The Provincial Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office said Barangays Balon, Camaya, Ipag, and Poblacion were flooded.
Mariveles Mayor AJ Concepcion said they are prepared for preemptive evacuations for residents residing near landslide prone areas.
Mariveles local government said it is coordinating with the Department of Public Works and Highways to repair the drainage systems. —Report from Mark Fetalco/KC-ag
