Mandaue steps up rainy season preparations despite Bavi threat

Mary Rose Sagarino 07/07/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City government is stepping up its preparations for the rainy season despite expectations that Super Typhoon Bavi, which will be named Inday upon entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), will…

Tips on how to stay safe from floods

Brian J. Ochoa 06/30/2026

As heavy rains and tropical cyclones continue to affect many parts of the country each year, flooding remains one of the most common and destructive natural hazards.  While floods can happen with little warning, knowing what to…

PNP on alert as flooding hits Luzon, Mindanao

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 05/19/2026

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed its units on alert following flooding incidents reported in several areas of Luzon and Mindanao after days of heavy rainfall. All regional and local police units were directed to…

The Monterrazas de Cebu chronicles

04/04/2026

(UPDATED: 1:20 a.m. of April 22, 2026) CEBU, Philippines–In the wake of the floods that submerged parts of Cebu City during Typhoon Tino, one name keeps surfacing — The Rise at Monterrazas.  What began as an ambitious…

Iligan resident recalls harrowing 8-foot-deep flood after Basyang: ‘Parang Sendong ulit’

Ian Peter Guanzon, Jolina Hannah Eleccion 02/08/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Still nursing injuries and struggling with limited access to electricity, water, and communication services, an Iligan City resident shared the grim reality of life after Tropical Storm Basyang (international name Penha). Frances April…

CDO monitors flood as Ada brings rain to Bukidnon rivers, watersheds

Cong B. Corrales 01/16/2026

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY ― Tropical Storm (TS) Ada is bringing light to moderate rains that are now sweeping through CDO and parts of Bukidnon province on Friday, threatening floods. The rainfall has prompted monitoring of key…

Eastern Visayas hit by floods, landslides from TD Wilma

Joey A. Gabieta 12/05/2025

TACLOBAN CITY – Tropical Depression (TD) Wilma triggered flood and landslides in Eastern Visayas, causing widespread class, work, and sea travel suspensions, as heavy rain and strong winds continued to batter the region on Friday, December 5.…

Cebu City ready for evacuations as TD Wilma threatens heavy rain, floods

Pia Piquero 12/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local officials here are urging residents in low-lying, flood-prone areas to prepare for possible evacuations as Tropical Depression Wilma approaches, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall that could trigger flooding across the city.…

Ankle to knee-deep water floods Alegria, Cebu on Monday

Doris C. Bongac 12/02/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Students coming from public and private schools in Alegria town in southern Cebu were sent home earlier than usual on Monday, December 1, following the sudden rise in water level caused by the…

VIDEOS: Flooding in Lapu-Lapu City on December 1

Neil Povadora 12/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Flooding has once again hit Lapu-Lapu City, as residents woke up to submerged streets on the morning of December 1, 2025. From streets to classrooms, the rising waters affected residents across the city.…

Floods in Thailand, Malaysia kill over 30, displace thousands

Agence France Presse 11/27/2025

BANGKOK, Thailand — Tens of thousands of people in Thailand and neighboring Malaysia were displaced by widespread flooding, with streets submerged, homes inundated and at least 34 dead, officials said Wednesday. The Thai government declared a state…

Southern Thailand flooding: At least 33 killed

11/26/2025

BANGKOK— Severe flooding in southern Thailand has caused at least 33 deaths since the weekend, officials said, as dramatic video footage showed people whose homes were virtually engulfed by water awaiting help on rooftops. About 1 million…

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