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Olongapo continues to battle flooding, erosion amid heavy rains
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Olongapo continues to battle flooding, erosion amid heavy rains

Olongapo City has been experiencing severe flooding and soil erosion due to continuous southwest monsoon rains starting on August 28. The heavy rainfall has rendered major roads impassable and prompted evacuations in a riverside barangay. Minor soil erosion was observed in Barangay Kalaklan, causing scattered rocks on a main road. The situation highlights the vulnerability of local infrastructure and communities to extreme weather conditions.

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Olongapo continues to battle flooding, erosion amid heavy rains

Olongapo City has been experiencing severe flooding and soil erosion due to continuous southwest monsoon rains starting on August 28. The heavy rainfall has rendered major roads impassable and prompted evacuations in a riverside barangay. Minor soil erosion was observed in Barangay Kalaklan, causing scattered rocks on a main road. The situation highlights the vulnerability of local infrastructure and communities to extreme weather conditions.

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