Tropical Storm Crising Causes Massive Flooding in Various Parts of the Philippines

Tropical Storm Crising Causes Flooding in Some Areas

Tropical Storm Crising has caused severe flooding in different parts of the country, with two people reported missing.

Over the past few days, the storm has battered many areas with heavy rains and strong winds. The downpour led to massive flooding in several locations.

Crising carried maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour, with gusts of up to 115 kph. It was moving west-northwest at a speed of 15 kph.

In Metro Manila, overnight rains from the Southwest Monsoon, enhanced by Crising, triggered floods in multiple areas. According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, affected roads included Padre Faura going to UN Avenue LRT station, the Padre Faura intersection, Taft Avenue in front of the National Bureau of Investigation, and several sections of España Boulevard from M. Dela Fuente, Maceda, and Blumentritt to Antipolo Street.

In Malabon, the Public Information Office reported flooding in Barangays Panghulo, Hulong Duhat, Concepcion, Catmon, Tañong, San Agustin, and Ibaba. Fortunately, water levels there have started to recede.

Meanwhile, one gate of the Binga Dam was opened at 0.5 meters to release excess water due to the heavy rainfall. The water level at the dam’s reservoir reached 573.05 meters.

In Iguig, Cagayan, the area around Ugac Elementary School was already flooded past 7 a.m., based on photos shared by teacher Analyn Quinagoran. The floodwaters reached knee-level, or nearly two feet deep. Quinagoran said the school often floods due to its low-lying location.

In Cavite, Ternate West National High School was also submerged in floodwater caused by the monsoon rains.