Quezon City, Manila, Cavite, Calumpit declare state of calamity due to habagat and tropical depressions

The local governments of Quezon City, Manila, Cavite province, and Calumpit municipality in Bulacan declared a state of calamity due to heavy rainfall caused by the Southwest Monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Depression Dante.

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte confirmed that the city council approved resolution PR23CC-054 declaring a State of Calamity at 2 p.m., unlocking quick response funds for immediate needs, while Manila Mayor Isko Moreno announced an emergency session on Wednesday to formalize the declaration.

In Cavite, Governor Francisco Gabriel 'Abeng' Remulla declared a state of calamity due to severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Crising, aiming to expedite government assistance and rehabilitation efforts.

Calumpit Mayor Lem Faustino cited continuous rainfall, high tide, and water release from Ipo Dam as reasons for the declaration, with 131,832 individuals or 40,501 families affected across 29 barangays, including 317 evacuated families.

Classes in Metro Manila remain suspended on Wednesday due to continuous heavy rainfall, according to Malacañang.