State of calamity, idineklara sa Cavite; hanggang dibdib na baha, sinabayan ng high tide | SONA

Summary

Severe flooding has hit several towns in Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, and Pangasinan, with nearly all 23 barangays in Kawit, Cavite submerged. High tide and heavy rainfall have caused rivers to overflow, inundating homes and blocking roads. In Noveleta, the situation is dire, with vehicles trapped in floodwaters and over 600 people evacuated. Volunteers have worked tirelessly to clear blocked water channels. In areas like Candaba and Calasiao, boat transport is now the only option as floodwaters continue to rise rapidly. The situation is critical, with authorities rescuing residents in affected regions.

Takeaways

• 😀 Almost all 23 barangays in Kawit, Cavite are submerged in floodwaters, with many roads becoming impassable for small vehicles.
• 🌧️ Heavy rainfall and high tide caused the river in Barangay Panamitan to overflow, leading to floodwaters entering homes.
• 🚗 In Noveleta, high-rise vehicles were parked in the flooded streets as floodwaters submerged parts of the town, with 600 individuals evacuated from low-lying areas.
• 🌊 The rainfall over the last two days has been intense, feeling like two weeks' worth of rain, exacerbating the flooding situation.
• 💧 Blocked water rails in the Mariano River, Laguna, caused overflow and made some roads impassable.
• 🤝 Volunteers from Barangay and LGU worked together to remove blocked water pipes, which were contributing to the flooding.
• 🚿 Clogged sewers in some barangays, such as Delapas and San Jose, were blamed for flooding, with residents taking action to clear them.
• 🚣‍♂️ In Candaba, Pampanga, dozens of villages were submerged, and transportation was cut off. Some residents had to use boats for travel.
• 🏚️ In Barangay San Agustin, residents were facing transportation challenges due to the floods, which had submerged many homes.
• 🚨 The floods in Barangay Lasik, Pangasinan, have reached dangerous levels, and authorities have been rescuing residents due to the rising water levels.
• 📉 The Marusay River in Calasiao, Pangasinan, has receded, but 17 barangays have been affected by the flooding, which has been higher than last year's flood.

Q & A

Which areas are heavily affected by the floodwaters in Kawit, Cavite?

Almost all 23 barangays in Kawit, Cavite are submerged in floodwaters, with some roads becoming impassable for small vehicles.

What caused the overflow of the river in Barangay Panamitan?

The river in Barangay Panamitan overflowed due to the large volume of rainfall that fell on the day, combined with the high tide.

How are the residents in the town of Noveleta managing the floodwaters?

In Noveleta, high-rises along the road appeared like a parking lot due to the vehicles parked to avoid being submerged. Though the water level is not critical, approximately 600 individuals have been evacuated from low-lying areas.

What issue is contributing to the flooding in the Mariano River in Binyan, Laguna?

The flooding in the Mariano River in Binyan, Laguna is caused by blocked water rails, which led to overflow and rendered some roads impassable.

How are volunteers helping in the areas affected by flooding?

Volunteers from Barangay and LGU are working together to remove the blocked water rails and clogged sewers that are contributing to the flooding.

What is the situation in Candaba, Pampanga, due to the flooding?

Dozens of villages in Candaba, Pampanga are submerged in floodwaters, and the road connecting Candaba to San Miguel, Bulacan is now cut off and impassable.

How are residents in Barangay San Agustin coping with the flood?

In Barangay San Agustin, transportation is being carried out by boat due to the flooding.

What is the situation in Barangay Lasik, Calasiao, Pangasinan?

In Barangay Lasik, Calasiao, Pangasinan, the floodwaters have almost reached the point of the restaurant, with hundreds of homes already submerged. Many residents have resorted to rafting to move around.

What is the comparison of the current flood to last year's flood in Barangay Lasik?

The current flood in Barangay Lasik is higher than last year's, and the water is rising quickly.

What is the current situation of the Marusay River as reported by the local authorities?

According to the monitoring of the Calasiao MVRRMO, the Marusay River is receding, although 17 barangays were affected by the flooding.