Cebu City declares state of calamity due to heavy rains, flooding

Cebu City has declared a state of calamity due to heavy rainfall and flooding.

The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council made the decision on Friday, July 18, 2025, after massive flooding inundated communities and caused traffic jams.

The declaration aims to provide assistance for those affected by the inclement weather.

City officials are anticipating more rainfall in the coming months, necessitating proactive measures.

The declaration requires further deliberation and approval from the Sangguniang Panglungsod.

The flooding was caused by intense rainfall dumped by the southwest monsoon (Habagat) enhanced by Tropical Cyclone Crising.

Discussions included the need to desilt and declog waterways, such as Tejero Creek.

An amphibious excavator and more job order personnel are needed to clean the waterways.

Coastal barangays experienced strong winds and big waves, causing debris to wash ashore.