Monsoon Rains Continue to Affect Philippines, Thousands Displaced
Persistent southwest monsoon rains continue to affect various regions in the Philippines, displacing thousands of families and causing localized flooding. While some areas experienced less severe flooding, evacuation centers remain active, and efforts are underway to clear waterways.
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Southwest monsoon brings heavy rain to fewer areas, but floods still likely
PAGASA says moderate to intense rain may persist in more than a dozen areas from Monday afternoon, August 10, to Tuesday afternoon, August 11
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MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Metro Manila saw less severe flooding despite heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon in recent days. MMDA chair Romando Artes attributed this to preemptive drainage and waterway clearing efforts under the Marcos administration’s P2-billion Oplan Kontra Baha program. “There has been a significant improvement,”
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