Habagat, Dante, Emong cause Luzon floods, 2.7M affected

Heavy rains from the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and tropical cyclones Dante and Emong caused flooding in several Catholic churches across Luzon, including San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila on Wednesday.

Mayor Isko Moreno visited the site of San Agustin Church and reported that city officials had sent a water pump and personnel to remove floodwater.

The Philippine capital is experiencing severe flooding with over 500 flood incidents reported in Metro Manila alone, affecting a total of 2.7 million people or 765,869 families across all regions except Eastern Visayas.

Aksyon Klima Pilipinas urged for a legislative inquiry into the effectiveness of flood control projects across the country.

San Agustin Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993 and one of four baroque churches in the Philippines, houses Juan Luna's tombstone, highlighting the significance of addressing flooding issues.