Flooding hits several Quezon City roads amid heavy rain

MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rain triggered flooding along several roads in Quezon City on Monday, June 29.

In its latest road status update as of 2:20 p.m., the local government reported gutter-deep flooding at the corner of V. Luna Avenue and Matimpiin Street in Barangay Sikatuna Village; Malumanay and Maalalahanin Streets in Barangay Teachers Village West; Elliptical Road corner East Avenue; Gate 3 of Quezon City Hall in Barangay Central; and Road 6 corner Road 1 in Barangay Project 6.

Knee-deep flooding was also reported in Bignay, Pajo Chico, and Pajo Langka in Barangay Quirino 2C and Hura Homes II in Barangay Vastra, while waist-deep floodwaters reached V. Luna Avenue corner Anonas in Barangay Sikatuna Village, Pajo Durian in Barangay Quirino 2C, and Sitio San Isidro in Barangay Project 6.

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Along Xavierville Avenue, corner Pajo Street in Barangay Loyola Heights, floodwaters reached chest level.

The city government said it was working to make roads safe and passable amid the inclement weather while reminding the public to exercise caution.

The Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (QCDRRMC) issued a thunderstorm advisory at 2:08 p.m.

According to the advisory, some areas of Quezon City were experiencing heavy to intense rainfall that could persist for up to two hours.

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The QCDRRMC warned that the downpour could make roads slippery, increase the risk of road accidents, and trigger flooding in low-lying areas.

Residents were advised to monitor the latest weather updates from the state weather bureau and the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and call the city’s emergency hotline 122 in case of emergencies. /mcm

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