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Over 1,000 families evacuated in Quezon as floodwaters reach roofs
Severe Tropical Storm Pepito caused widespread flooding in Quezon province, submerging homes up to the roof in Lopez.
Over 1,100 families in Lopez were evacuated due to the deep floodwaters, which also made the Maharlika Highway impassable to all types of vehicles.
In Calauag town, 246 families or 80 homes were affected by the storm, and farmers' crops sustained damage.
The National Highway in Catanauan remained impassable to small vehicles.
Residents expressed concern over the lack of aid, as local calamity funds were depleted due to COVID-19.
Evacuees were grouped by family to minimize potential COVID-19 transmission.
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