Muntinlupa City placed under state of calamity due to floods

A state of calamity was declared in Muntinlupa City on Saturday following severe flooding this week.

The declaration was based on Resolution No. 25-011 passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

Muntinlupa City suffered from severe flooding this month due to the effects of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong.

According to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, more or less 220 families with 916 individuals were affected by the flooding and sought shelter in evacuation centers, citing data from the city's Social Services Department.

"Based on the report of LDRRMC, there is no significant sign of water receding in 8 out of 9 barangays and communities situated near Laguna de Bay, which may cause prolonged exposure to floodwaters that may increase the risk of waterborne and communicable diseases," the resolution read.

With a state of calamity, the city government would be able to mobilize critical resources, the local government unit said. —KG, GMA Integrated News