Tens of thousands displaced in Philippines due to severe flooding from heavy rains
Philippine authorities brace for more heavy rain as floods displace over 82,000 people and affect millions across the country.
MANILA: The Philippine capital Manila has been brought to a standstill following torrential rains that have caused severe flooding, displacing tens of thousands of people and affecting over 1.2 million others.
The monsoon downpours, intensified by Typhoon Wipha, have resulted in at least six deaths and over 82,000 people displaced.
Government offices and schools remain closed until at least Wednesday due to the extensive flooding, which has submerged around 500 areas in the capital region alone.
Don Artes, chairman of Metro Manila Development Authority, stated that the flooding varies in depth, with some areas experiencing waters up to a story high.
The old drainage system in Manila is cited as a contributing factor to the severity of the floods.
Around 17,000 people are currently seeking refuge in evacuation centers, while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered state agencies to prioritize disaster relief operations.
Authorities have issued a red alert and are bracing for more heavy rain, with up to 200mm expected within the next few days.
The national weather bureau, PAGASA, forecasts widespread incidents of severe flooding and landslides until at least Wednesday in the Manila capital region and several surrounding provinces.
As one of the most vulnerable countries to extreme weather events, the Philippines experiences an average of 20 tropical storms each year.
Residents such as Ryan Reyes Soriano from Malabon city express frustration with the increasing severity of floods during the southwest monsoon season, noting that flood levels have risen significantly compared to previous decades.
Malabon, a coastal city north of Manila, was one of the most severely affected areas, with nearly all 21 districts submerged in floods.
The monsoon downpours, intensified by Typhoon Wipha, have resulted in at least six deaths and over 82,000 people displaced.
Government offices and schools remain closed until at least Wednesday due to the extensive flooding, which has submerged around 500 areas in the capital region alone.
Don Artes, chairman of Metro Manila Development Authority, stated that the flooding varies in depth, with some areas experiencing waters up to a story high.
The old drainage system in Manila is cited as a contributing factor to the severity of the floods.
Around 17,000 people are currently seeking refuge in evacuation centers, while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered state agencies to prioritize disaster relief operations.
Authorities have issued a red alert and are bracing for more heavy rain, with up to 200mm expected within the next few days.
The national weather bureau, PAGASA, forecasts widespread incidents of severe flooding and landslides until at least Wednesday in the Manila capital region and several surrounding provinces.
As one of the most vulnerable countries to extreme weather events, the Philippines experiences an average of 20 tropical storms each year.
Residents such as Ryan Reyes Soriano from Malabon city express frustration with the increasing severity of floods during the southwest monsoon season, noting that flood levels have risen significantly compared to previous decades.
Malabon, a coastal city north of Manila, was one of the most severely affected areas, with nearly all 21 districts submerged in floods.
