Floods rise in parts of QC as monsoon rains hit Metro Manila

Floods rise in parts of QC as monsoon rains hit Metro Manila

Floodwaters submerged parts of Barangay Roxas District early Wednesday morning following heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

Over 500 Paroda residents marooned after knee-deep water surrounds homes

Margao : Heavy rains on Thursday triggered severe flooding in Paroda, Salcete, leaving nearly 200 houses surrounded by water and over 500 residents trapped indoors, unable to attend work, medical needs, or educational pursuits. The situation has worsened this year after the government raised a portion of the road at the Paroda bridge to address long-standing flooding issue. However, authorities failed to provide drainage on either side of the el…