A passenger boat ran aground along R.T. Lim Boulevard in Zamboanga City reportedly due to strong waves and winds brought by inclement weather.

Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard responded immediately and are verifying whether the boat had passengers on board at that time and where it came from.

Meanwhile, passengers aboard another vessel traveling to Zamboanga City from Isabela City, Basilan were distressed after the boat was battered by strong waves and winds accompanied by rainfall on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Some passengers were seen wearing life vests as a safety precaution.

According to the uploader of the video, the vessel managed to dock safely at the Zamboanga City Port after sea conditions normalized.

Strong winds and heavy rain also damaged several stalls at Paseo del Mar, a tourist destination, in Barangay Rio Hondo.

The incident disrupted the livelihood of vendors in the area.

Authorities are still assessing the damage to structures.

Several trees were also uprooted and clearing operations were conducted immediately.

Around 220 families were displaced because of strong waves, flooding, and uprooted trees caused by heavy rains and strong winds in the city.

“We see to it that appropriate responses are given to residents affected,” Zamboanga City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Head, Dr. Elmeir Apolinario, said.

In Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, a landslide blocked a road in Purok Sapa Bayol, Barangay Malambuhangin.

According to state weather bureau PAGASA, the inclement weather that affects Mindanao was due to the effects of the southwest monsoon (Habagat) being intensified by Tropical Storm #CrisingPH.