Quezon City floods displace over 23,000 residents

Continuous southwest monsoon rains have caused severe flooding in Quezon City, prompting the evacuation of over 23,000 residents.

Bianca Perez of the QCDRRMO reported that 6,793 families, totaling 23,014 individuals, are currently housed in 117 evacuation centers across 56 barangays.

As of Tuesday morning, multiple barangays remain submerged, with some areas experiencing head- to waist-deep flooding.

Rescue and retrieval operations are ongoing for four reported drowning incidents, though the status of those involved is still under investigation.

The QCDRRMO is also investigating to determine the number of injured individuals or casualties.

Residents from Roxas District, including families with infants, reported floodwaters reaching chest level and forcing their evacuation.

In Barangay Fairview, residents waited for hours for rescue as floodwaters rapidly rose again after an initial recession.

The high volume of individuals needing assistance in flooded areas caused delays in rescue operations.