DPWH closes 18 roads due to Crising, Habagat

Eighteen national road sections across the Philippines were closed on Tuesday, July 22, due to continuous rains caused by Severe Tropical Storm Crising and Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Of these closures, twelve are in Metro Manila, three in the Cordillera Administrative Region, two in Central Luzon, and one in Western Visayas.

Additionally, fifteen national road sections have limited access due to various hazards such as flooding, soil collapse, fallen trees, and road slips.

The DPWH reported that all other national roads and bridges are now passable to all types of vehicles, with conditions improving despite ongoing weather concerns.

In Batanes, Governor Ronald Aguto Jr. stated on Sunday that the storm had minimal impact on the province, requiring no preemptive evacuations or significant disruptions.