Manila Bulletin
2 Negros LGUs declare state of calamity
The municipality of San Enrique in Negros Occidental declared a state of calamity on Monday, September 16, due to widespread flooding caused by the southwest monsoon.
This declaration was made after prolonged heavy rains affected 9,262 families, leading to the evacuation of 869 families.
The move allows San Enrique to utilize 30 percent of its Quick Response Fund for immediate relief and rehabilitation.
On Wednesday, September 18, La Carlota City and Hinigaran also declared a state of calamity due to the effects of the southwest monsoon.
La Carlota City's declaration was recommended due to the number of evacuees affected by flooding and landslides, enabling the use of standby funds.
Hinigaran's declaration came after almost 20,000 individuals were affected by flooding, with some residents losing their source of income.
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Negros Occidental has sustained P104.9 million in damage to its agriculture sector, including crops, livestock, and fisheries, due to the southwest monsoon.
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Over 91,000 individuals from more than 27,000 families in Negros Occidental have been affected by floods due to heavy rains enhanced by Tropical Storm Ferdie and a tropical depression.
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Classes in all levels and work in government offices in Negros Oriental were suspended on Friday, September 13, due to heavy rains and flooding.
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Twenty individuals have been reported dead and 14 others are missing due to the combined effects of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and Tropical Cyclones Ferdie and Gener.
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The death toll from the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and three storms has climbed to 24, with 14 individuals still missing and 13 injured.
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