LOOK: Flood in 16 Olongapo City villages as heavy rains persist | Inquirer News

LOOK: Flood in 16 Olongapo City villages as heavy rains persist

/ 08:56 AM July 23, 2018

Flood in Olongapo amid sustained rain. INQUIRER/Joanna Aglibot

OLONGAPO CITY – Nonstop rains have triggered floods in 16 villages here on Sunday, prompting 343 families to stay in evacuation centers. Most of the evacuees were from Barangay Sta. Rita.

Flood in Olongapo amid sustained rain. INQUIRER/Joanna Aglibot

Heavy rain also caused a landslide at the Subic Bay Freeport, according to authorities.

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Flood in Olongapo amid sustained rain. INQUIRER/Joanna Aglibot

The local government suspended classes in all levels on Monday amid persistent rains and threats of sustained flooding and more landslides.

Flood in Olongapo amid sustained rain. INQUIRER/Joanna Aglibot

Olongapo residents posted their condition on social media to seek assistance.    /kga

Flood in Olongapo amid sustained rain. INQUIRER/Joanna Aglibot

Flood in Olongapo amid sustained rain. INQUIRER/Joanna Aglibot

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TAGS: Evacuation, floods, Josie, landslides, Monsoon, Olongapo City, Rain, Weather

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