Calumpit, Balagtas declare state of calamity due to severe flooding

Calumpit and Balagtas in Bulacan were declared under a state of calamity on Tuesday due to severe flooding caused by continuous rains, high tides, and dam water releases.

In Calumpit, Mayor Lem Faustino declared the state of calamity through Resolution No. 85-2025 after all 29 barangays were affected, with floodwaters reaching up to six feet.

A total of 131,832 residents from 40,501 families have been affected, with 317 families now staying in nine evacuation centers and damage to crops estimated at P3.8 million covering 19 hectares of rice fields.

In Balagtas, Mayor Adrian Santiago also declared a state of calamity through Resolution No. 012 Series of 2025.

With these declarations, the local governments can now use calamity funds for relief operations and rehabilitation assistance to those affected.

Reports indicate damage to roads, rivers, and electric posts across several towns including Calumpit, Norzagaray, Angat, Sta. Maria, Marilao, Dona Remedios Trinidad, and Meycauayan City.