Philippine Army Deploys Rescue Units as Severe Habagat Floods Luzon and Metro Manila
Heavy monsoon rains driven by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, have flooded hundreds of areas across Metro Manila and prompted the Philippine Army to deploy rescue units into the disaster zones, according to reports from the Philippine News Agency and the Daily Tribune.
Monsoon Rains Cripple Metro Manila Transit
Severe Precipitation Metrics and Paralysis
Precipitation in Metro Manila reached 186 millimeters over a 23-hour period, according to data cited by Inquirer.net. The intense downpour triggered widespread flooding across major thoroughfares, paralyzing regular transit and trapping residents in low-lying districts, as reported by Philstar.com.
Military Deployment Amid Inundation
To manage the rising waters and assist stranded citizens, the Philippine Army deployed specialized rescue units to affected neighborhoods. According to the Office of Civil Defense, cited by the Daily Tribune, approximately 400 areas remain inundated by floodwaters.
Evacuation Centers Shelter Displaced Families
Evacuation efforts are ongoing across the capital region. The Manila Bulletin reported that 1,141 residents remain housed inside temporary evacuation centers while municipal workers and military personnel monitor water levels and manage relief distributions.