PHOn July 24, 40 barangays in Iloilo City experienced severe flooding caused by persistent heavy rains from the southwest monsoon (habagat). The Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center reported that as of 3:30 p.m., 40 out of 180 barangays were affected, with some areas experiencing floodwaters reaching knee to waist levels. The National Weather Service issued a red rainfall warning for the region, leading to the suspension of face-to-face classes in multiple areas. Flood depths varied from four inches in certain low-lying streets to nearly three feet in the most severely impacted neighborhoods, affecting homes, alleys, and main roads.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual account of the flooding event without any apparent ideological framing, emphasis, or biased language. It focuses solely on the impact of the natural disaster and does not present any political opinions or perspectives.
