Mahigit 2,800 taga-San Mateo, Rizal, lumikas dahil sa ulan at baha | 24 Oras

Summary

The transcript describes the flooding caused by heavy rains in Barangay Silangan, San Mateo, Rizal. Due to the overflowing river, part of the road became unstable, with the foundation at risk of collapse. Public jeepneys servicing routes to Marikina and Quezon City can no longer pass, impacting commuters. More than 2,800 residents have evacuated to temporary shelters, facing difficulties, especially with inadequate restroom facilities. The local government is planning to convert a bridge into a culvert type to improve infrastructure and prevent further damage, while residents await swift repairs to restore mobility and essential services.

Takeaways

• 😀 The water from the nearby river overflowed, flooding the remaining lane of the road in Barangay Silangan, San Mateo, Rizal.
• 🚫 Vehicles are prohibited from passing through the affected road due to structural damage, as more than half of its foundation has eroded.
• 💔 There is a risk that the road could collapse at any moment due to the damage caused by the flood.
• 🚍 The flood has severely affected commuters, as public jeepneys traveling the San Mateo to Marikina and Quezon City routes can no longer pass through.
• 🚶‍♂️ Commuters now face significant detours, as the alternative routes are much farther than usual.
• 🌊 The San Mateo Marikina River reached a level of 19.6 meters at 9:20 AM, further exacerbating the flooding situation in the area.
• 🏠 As of 2 PM, over 2,800 individuals from 10 to 15 barangays in San Mateo were evacuated to temporary shelters.
• 👩‍👧 Among those displaced is Marisa and her 5-year-old child, who are staying in an evacuation center.
• 🍽️ While food supply is not an issue in the evacuation center, there is a significant challenge regarding the availability of functional toilets.
• 🚾 Evacuees have reported that many toilets in the center are clogged, and at times they are forced to wait or use alternative facilities.

Q & A

What caused the flooding in Barangay Silangan, San Mateo, Rizal?

The flooding in Barangay Silangan was caused by the overflow of water from a nearby river, which led to water inundating the remaining lane of the road. This was further aggravated by the current strength of the water from the river.

Why is access to the affected area restricted?

Access to the area is restricted because the foundation of the remaining road is compromised, with more than half of its foundation having been eroded, posing a risk of collapse at any time.

What transportation challenges are commuters facing due to the flooding?

Commuters are unable to use public jeepneys on routes from San Mateo to Marikina and Quezon City because the damaged road is no longer passable, creating a significant disruption in public transportation.

How are commuters affected by the lack of transportation options?

Commuters are forced to take longer, more inconvenient routes to reach their destinations, as they can no longer rely on the regular jeepney services between San Mateo, Marikina, and Quezon City.

What plans are in place to address the damaged road?

The local authorities plan to repair the road by converting it into a culvert-type bridge to address the infrastructure damage and prevent further collapse.

What is the current condition of the San Mateo Marikina River?

As of 9:20 AM, the San Mateo Marikina River reached a height of 19.6 meters, contributing to the extensive flooding in the area.

How many barangays in San Mateo were affected by the flooding?

The flooding affected 10 to 15 barangays in San Mateo as of the latest report.

How many people have been displaced due to the flooding?

As of 2 PM, more than 2,800 individuals had been displaced and sought shelter in evacuation centers.

What challenges are evacuees facing in the evacuation centers?

One of the challenges faced by evacuees is the lack of proper sanitation facilities, particularly in the form of clogged toilets, which causes inconvenience for the evacuees, such as Marisa and her 5-year-old child.

How are the evacuees coping with the situation in the evacuation centers?

Although food is not an issue for the evacuees, they are dealing with difficulties related to sanitation, such as clogged toilets, which have made using the restroom a challenge.