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Knee to waist-deep floods inundate a section of Dr. Arcadio Santos Avenue in Parañaque City on July 22, 2025. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

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HABAGAT FLOODING- PARANAQUE

Jeff Caparas

ABS-CBN News

PARAÑAQUE CITY — Heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat left parts of Parañaque City submerged in floodwaters, forcing nearly 3,000 residents to evacuate and leaving motorists stranded on the road for hours.The flooding also disrupted businesses, with delivery trucks stranded on the road.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/7/22/enhanced-monsoon-rains-trigger-flooding-across-the-philippines-1550">Enhanced monsoon rains trigger flooding across the Philippines</a></div>Rodwin Burda, a delivery truck driver transporting chicken meat, said they were stuck since 4 a.m.“Hindi na kami nakagalaw gawa nang may natirik na mga motor, di na sir baka magkaroon pa ng diperensya ang sasakyan eh,” he said.His team resorted to buying ice to preserve their goods.Meanwhile, Wendell Paalisbo, also delivery helper who already brought the electronic goods they carried from Clark, said they were stalled by floodwaters since 5 a.m.“Masyadong mataas po, di kayanin yan. Depende po kapag bumaba siguro,” Paalisbo said.Ariel Lacsa, a night shift worker, endured a four-hour wait for the flood to subside before he could head home. He said he was worried for his family whom he left at home.“Wala kasing ibang masakyan, meron hanggang doon lang sa kalagitnaan paglagpas lang sa malalim lang. Hindi ko po alam boss kasi wala naman ako communication sa asawa ko wala ako cellphone,” Lacsa said.Another stranded motorist, Roland Solares, had been stuck since 2 a.m. riding his motorcycle from Batangas City to Tondo, Manila.He decided to park and wait it out rather than risk damaging his vehicle.“Hindi po kasi makadaan motor kasi malalim doon papunta sa SM Sucat. Yung iba naglakad na pauwi. Nagtiyaga ako kaysa masira motor ko kapag sinuong ko diyan,” he said.The Parañaque City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) confirmed that floodwaters have receded in most parts of the city, but last night’s flooding was widespread.“Kagabi medyo generalized yung ating pagbaha, meaning to say mayroon po tayong pagbaha dito sa Dr. A. Santos Avenue, sa C5 Extension, sa may Barangay San Isidro at BF Homes rin po, mayroon rin po tayo,” said Ace Alvarez, Chief of Monitoring and Warning Division of CDRRMO.Floodwaters in San Dionisio also caused concern, with several areas submerged and some homes affected.<div> </div><div>MORE THAN 1000 FAMILIES EVACUATED</div>As of latest count, around 1,200 families — or 2,900 individuals — had evacuated to 16 evacuation centers activated across San Isidro, San Dionisio, Don Bosco, Don Galo, BF Homes, and Merville.“As much as possible, mag-stay po muna sila depende po sa situation natin o sa announcement ng PAGASA kung pababa na po ang alert levels,” added Alvarez.Barangays provided food assistance, while the city health office conducted medical assessments. So far, there are no reports of missing persons, and authorities are still verifying possible injuries.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/7/22/nature-based-solutions-needed-to-address-flooding-resilience-expert-1611">Nature-based solutions needed to address flooding: resilience expert</a></div>Rescue operations were also carried out in Multinational Village, where some homes’ first floors were submerged.“Ngayon po, isa nasa kaanak po nung mga victims po na narescue,” said Alvarez.Authorities warned motorists to take alternate routes as parts of Dr A Santos Avenue remained impassable due to residual flooding.“Sa aming assessment, dahil mataas level ng tubig na bumagsak sa Metro Manila, volume po talaga dahil sa habagat,” said Alvarez.City authorities continue to monitor the situation as the habagat rains persist, urging residents to remain vigilant.

Heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat left parts of Parañaque City submerged in floodwaters, forcing nearly 3,000 residents to evacuate and leaving motorists stranded on the road for hours.

Heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat left parts of Parañaque City submerged in floodwaters, forcing nearly 3,000 residents to evacuate and leaving motorists stranded on the road for hours.

Floods paralyze parts of Parañaque amid heavy habagat rains; over 2,900 individuals evacuated

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Floods paralyze parts of Parañaque amid heavy habagat rains; over 2,900 individuals evacuated

Jeff Caparas,

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Published July 22, 2025 05:15 PM PHT

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Updated July 22, 2025 07:20 PM PHT

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