Roxas, Capiz declares state of calamity amid Ramil floods

The local government of Roxas City, Capiz on Sunday announced the declaration of a state of calamity, due to rains and the floods brought about by Tropical Storm Ramil (international name: Fengshen).

Under Resolution 263-2025 shared by Mayor Ronnie Dadivas, the city council in a special session unanimously approved the motion of Sanggunian Member Fernando Luis Viterbo to declare a state of calamity.

The resolution cited the continuous rains and floods that caused the evacuation of residents, the destruction and damage to lives, properties, agricultural crops, livelihood, and various infrastructure projects in the city.

Tropical Storm Ramil is currently moving over the West Philippine Sea and is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility on Monday morning, with several areas in Luzon still under tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) 2. — Jon Viktor D. Cabuenas/BM, GMA Integrated News