Philippine National Capital Region, including Metro Manila, declared under state of calamity due to severe flooding from Typhoon Gaemi and monsoon.
The Philippine National Capital Region, including Metro Manila, has been declared under a state of calamity due to severe flooding caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon and Typhoon Gaemi. The declaration, approved by the Metro Manila Council, allows the government to use quick response funds to respond to the effects of the typhoon and the monsoon. Over 12,000 families in Metro Manila have been displaced due to flooding, with thousands more affected across the region.
July 24, 2024
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