Cainta declares state of calamity over habagat floods

Cainta, Rizal has declared a state of calamity due to severe flooding from the habagat season, affecting seven barangays and causing displacement, loss of income, and disrupted services.

The declaration allows the local government to access calamity funds for urgent purchases like food, fuel, and manpower to support relief operations.

Cainta Mayor Kit Nieto emphasized the urgency of acquiring essential supplies to sustain relief efforts amid the ongoing crisis.

Residents in two-story houses can stay in their homes but face challenges accessing food and supplies due to waist-deep floodwaters outside their residences.

The resolution was approved by the Sangguniang Bayan, adopting the MDRRMC's recommendation to declare a state of calamity amid displacement and service disruptions.

The declaration aims to hasten the delivery of basic needs, ensure price freezes on essentials, and facilitate immediate rehabilitation and recovery of affected areas.

Widespread floods from habagat impacted Luzon, with Rizal province among the affected regions.