DENR warns 9,085 barangays of landslide, flood risks
The Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources has issued a warning to over 9,000 barangays regarding potential landslide and flood risks due to the southwest monsoon. Residents are urged to monitor hazards and report structural damage to authorities.
Why it matters
Proactive disaster risk management is critical for public safety in the Philippines, a country highly susceptible to extreme weather events and geological hazards.
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) warned 9,085 barangays across the country of possible landslides and flooding as the southwest monsoon or habagat continues to bring rains.
As of 8 a.m. on Friday, August 7, state weather bureau PAGASA said low pressure area Maymay had dissipated but issued a heavy rainfall outlook for the next three days in several areas.
Due to this, the environment agency, through its Mines and Geosciences Bureau, urged thousands of barangays to check if their areas are vulnerable to landslides and floods.
The full list of barangays with potential flood and landslide risks has been provided.
The agency said the warning is valid until 8 p.m. on August 9.
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