Bulacan governor calls for vigilance as floods swamp over 100 barangays
Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando has urged residents to remain vigilant as monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding across more than 100 barangays. Several areas have been placed under a state of calamity due to significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture.
Why it matters
The flooding highlights the ongoing vulnerability of Philippine provinces to extreme weather events and the economic impact of climate-related disasters.
Manila Bulletin - Bulacan governor calls for vigilance as floods swamp over 100 barangays
Bulacan governor calls for vigilance as floods swamp over 100 barangays
Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando on Wednesday, August 19, called on residents to take all necessary measures to safeguard life and property amid monsoon rains, as more than 100 barangays across the province are now under floodwaters.
Pasong Tumana Spillway in Sta. Maria, Bulacan, as seen from the Command Center.
Traffic snarled along Sta. Maria road as the Macaiban Bridge overflowed and became impassable to vehicles. (Photo by Freddie Velez)
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