Southwest monsoon floods force evacuations in Pasig City
Heavy rains from the southwest monsoon, locally known as the habagat, have driven over 3,000 families to seek refuge in evacuation centers throughout Pasig City. The relentless downpour prompted local authorities to open 26 evacuation sites across 15 barangays.
According to the latest update from the Pasig City Public Information Office, as of 6:30 a.m., 3,320 families, or roughly 11,650 individuals, are currently sheltered in these centers. The affected barangays include Bagong Ilog, Caniogan, Kapasigan, Pinagbuhatan, Malinao, Manggahan, and Maybunga.
Evacuation centers in Maybunga and Santolan
In Maybunga, evacuees are being housed at Maybunga Elementary School Annex, Stella Maris Covered Court, and Westbank Community Center Annex. Meanwhile, Santolan residents find shelter at several facilities: Ilaya Covered Court, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Santolan Elementary School, Santolan High School, Sto. Tomas De Villanueva School, and Tierra Verde Covered Court.
Other barangays affected include San Joaquin, San Miguel, Rosario, Sta. Lucia, Sta. Rosa, and Ugong. Local officials urge residents to stay vigilant and use the Pasig City Emergency Hotline (8643-0000) for urgent assistance.
Weather outlook and warnings across Luzon
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported at 5 a.m. that the habagat will continue to bring widespread rainfall to most parts of Luzon, especially the western areas such as the Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan.
Additionally, a low-pressure area east of Calayan, Cagayan, is causing cloudy skies and rain showers over the Cagayan Valley—particularly eastern Calayan—as well as the Bicol Region and Mimaropa provinces like Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan.
As of 8 a.m., Pagasa issued a red rainfall warning for Metro Manila, Bataan, and parts of Cavite—including Bacoor, Dasmariñas, Kawit, Noveleta, Imus, Cavite City, General Trias, and Rosario. This warning signals a high risk of severe flooding in flood-prone areas, expecting more than 30 millimeters of rain within three hours.
Residents are advised to remain cautious and monitor updates closely as the habagat continues to affect the region.
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