State of calamity declared in Zambales town due to typhoon damage
The local police in San Marcelino town respond to emergency in flood-hit areas hit by incessant rains due to the recent typhoons and the southwest monsoon. (Photo courtesy of San Marcelino PNP)
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The local government in nearby San Marcelino town declared a state of calamity on Monday due to the devastation it suffered after two typhoons spawned heavy rains in the province.
During the traditional flag-raising ceremony, Mayor Elmer Soria announced the declaration to address the immediate needs of residents affected by the incessant rains that the municipality continued to experience due to the southwest monsoon.
He also said that the delivery of assistance and aid to affected residents would continue with the help of the national government and the private sector.
The southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” was strengthened by Typhoons “Egay” (Doksuri) and “Falcon” (Khanun) in the last two weeks, affecting at least 41 persons (11 families) in Barangay Aglao and San Rafael, based on data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council.
San Marcelino reported a loss of P24,447,130 due to the impact of the two typhoons.
A damaged dike in Barangay Sta Fe also caused flash floods that destroyed the village’s covered court, barangay hall, plaza, health center, daycare center, and a single-story building. INQ
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