Over 790 residents have been evacuated from Quezon City due to ongoing monsoon rains. As of 3 p.m. Monday, the city government reported that 791 people from 263 families had been moved to 16 designated shelters spread across 15 barangays. The evacuations were carried out as a precaution against potential flooding and landslides triggered by the continuous downpours from the southwest monsoon. The affected areas included four city districts, each with multiple evacuation sites. In District 1, two locations, San Jose Covered Court in San Antonio and San Pedro Bautista Church Social Hall in Damayan, hosted evacuees, accommodating 12 families and 55 individuals at the former, and 18 families and 77 individuals at the latter. In District 3, several sites were used, including the 3rd Floor, Barangay Hall in Amihan, which housed five families, and the Barangay Hall in Quirino 2A, sheltering 125 families and 300 individuals. Additional sites in District 4 included the Barangay Covered Court in South Triangle, the Roxas Gymnasium in Roxas, and others such as the Scalabrini Korean Martyrs, Mt. Carmel Shrine in Damayang Lagi, and the BDRRMO Building Zone A and Function Hall Zone B in Dona Imelda. These shelters collectively accommodated over 790 people. The city government emphasized that these evacuation sites were strategically chosen based on their location in areas known to be vulnerable to flooding or landslide risks. Residents are advised to contact the Quezon City Helpline at 122 in case of emergency situations. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued forecasts indicating that the southwest monsoon will persist over Luzon and parts of the Visayas for the next five days. Metro Manila is expected to see rainfall ranging from 50 to 100 millimeters on Tuesday, with higher amounts potentially recorded in mountainous regions. In parallel, severe weather conditions have impacted other parts of the country. In Zambales, five flood control structures managed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have sustained damage due to prolonged rains and flooding linked to previous typhoons and the current monsoon season. Local officials noted that the damage includes the San Juan Dike in Botolan, Tanguay Slope Protection in Sto. Niño, Cabangan, and the Sto. Tomas River Slope Protection on the San Narciso side. Flooding in these areas has led to the displacement of over 2,600 residents, with more than 200 still residing in evacuation centers as of Thursday. The provincial disaster risk reduction management office, under the leadership of Rolex Estella, stated that the PDRRMO is currently waiting for the final DPWH report detailing the extent of the damage and associated costs. PAGASA has also predicted rainfall levels similar to those in Metro Manila for Zambales, warning that antecedent rainfall may exacerbate the situation in certain regions. These developments highlight the ongoing challenges posed by the monsoon season, with both urban and rural areas experiencing heightened vulnerability. The focus remains on monitoring weather patterns and ensuring the safety of displaced populations through coordinated efforts between local governments and national agencies.
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