Floods reported in Luzon, Mindanao amid heavy rains

Several areas in Luzon and Mindanao experienced flooding following the heavy downpour Tuesday, according to reports on GMA Integrated News’ Unang Balita.

Metro Manila

In Metro Manila, some motorists and residents waded through floodwaters in Maysilo Circle, Barangay Plainview, Mandaluyong City as well as in Caruncho Avenue, Pasig City, based on a report by James Agustin.

The River Drive in Las Piñas City was submerged in flood after the river swelled from the heavy rains. In other areas, some residents also faced challenges in passing flooded streets.

Students in Taguig City who were going home encountered heavy rains and slow traffic.

On the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), some commuters decided to walk after their vehicles were stranded due to the heavy traffic and flooding in the area. The traffic jam extended up to 12 kilometers from Alabang exit southbound and four kilometers from Sucat exit northbound.

A child was discovered unconscious on the riverside in Barangay Talon 3 in Las Piñas City, according to a report by Bam Alegre. The kid was rushed to the hospital after not responding to first aid.

Authorities deployed an inflatable raft to rescue residents who were trapped in the floods.

Over 100 families were affected and staying in modular tents in a covered court, according to the report.

Cavite

In Cavite, motorists and residents were also affected by the up to waist-deep floods in Bacoor, based on a  report of Jhomer Apresto. 

Sandbags were placed outside homes to block the flood waters. One of the residents said a rat bit him amid the flooding. Some license plates of motorists were also lost in the floods.

Mindanao

Meanwhile, in Cotabato, the strong current of muddy flood was near overflowing to the roads in Makilala town. Residents nearby were advised to take caution for possible flash floods and landslides.

Flooding was also reported in the town of Mlang.

In Zamboanga City, an acacia tree fell on a house and computer shop. A child of the house owner was wounded from the broken glass.

NDRRMC

A total of 97,274 people or 31,106 families in Luzon were affected by Tropical Cyclone Bising and the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Wednesday.

In its report, the NDRRMC said the affected population was reported in the Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

The NDRRMC said that of the total affected population, 15 people or three families were staying in evacuation centers while 3,026 people or 1,022 families were taking shelter in other places.

Floods were reported in 35 areas, landslides in two areas, and falling debris incidents in two areas.

A total of 16 houses were damaged—12 partially and four totally. Three roads remained impassable to motorists. 

Classes in 247 areas and work schedules in 36 areas were suspended.

Assistance worth P955,117 has been provided so far to the victims, according to the NDRRMC.

On July 4, a low pressure area inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) developed into Tropical Depression Bising. At 2:00 p.m. on the same date, Bising exited PAR. 

On July 6, Bising as a typhoon re-entered PAR. On July 7, Bising as a severe tropical storm again exited the area. —Joviland Rita/AOL, GMA Integrated News