The local police in San Marcelino town respond to emergencies in flood-hit areas caused by continuous rainfall from recent typhoons and the southwest monsoon. (Photo courtesy of San Marcelino PNP)
San Antonio, Zambales — The local government in nearby San Marcelino town has declared a state of calamity on Monday due to the severe damage caused by heavy rains brought on by two typhoons in the province.
During the traditional flag-raising ceremony, Mayor Elmer Soria announced the declaration to address the immediate needs of residents affected by the continuous rainfall caused by the southwest monsoon.
He also mentioned that assistance and aid delivery to affected residents would continue with the support of the national government and the private sector.
The southwest monsoon, known as “habagat,” was intensified by the recent typhoons Egay (Doksuri) and Falcon (Khanun) in the past two weeks, affecting at least 41 individuals (11 families) in Barangay Aglao and San Rafael, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council.
San Marcelino reported a loss of P24,447,130 due to the impact of the two typhoons.
A damaged dike in Barangay Sta Fe resulted in flash floods that destroyed the village’s covered court, barangay hall, plaza, health center, daycare center, and a single-story building. INQ
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