Cavite under state of calamity due to enhanced monsoon

Cavite province was placed under a state of calamity on Wednesday, July 24, due to the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Carina.

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan authorized Governor Jonvic Remulla to use P10 million from the quick response fund for relief efforts.

As of 4:00 p.m. on July 24, 7,498 individuals from 16 local government units had been evacuated due to floods.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported four casualties, 24 partially damaged infrastructures, and five totally damaged infrastructures.

Initial agricultural damage was reported at P6.9 million, affecting Alfonso, General Trias City, Imus City, Naic, Silang, and Tanza.

Residents in various barangays experienced knee-high floods, forcing some to use boats for transportation.

Flood alerts were issued for Bacoor, Kawit, General Trias, and Imus, with significant disruptions reported on Molino Road in Bacoor.

Metro Manila has also declared a state of calamity due to severe flooding.

Additionally, Bataan, Bulacan, Batangas, and Oriental Mindoro have also declared a state of calamity due to the enhanced monsoon.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. reported these additional provinces during a situation briefing with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.