Lucena declares state of calamity due to Aghon

The Lucena City government declared a state of calamity on Monday, May 27, due to severe damage from Severe Tropical Storm Aghon (Ewiniar) that hit Quezon province on Sunday.

A total of 19 areas in two districts of Quezon province have now declared states of calamity as the storm's impact continues to be felt.

Over 3,600 families or more than 15,000 individuals across two districts were affected by widespread flooding and displacement, with evacuees housed in schools, barangay halls, and evacuation centers.

Gov. Angelina Tan issued a memorandum circular suspending classes at all levels in Quezon province, including Tayabas City and Lucena City, and ordered government offices to suspend work to help residents address storm damage.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed over 100,000 food packs to the affected residents, while private companies were advised to decide on work suspension based on their discretion.