US EditionHouse Suspends Work Due to Heavy Monsoon Rains
METRO MANILA AND LUZON, PHILIPPINES, JUL 21 – Heavy monsoon rains caused flooding and evacuations in Luzon, with five deaths reported and nearly 1,800 people in evacuation centers, officials said.
- On July 21, 2025, Metro Manila and several Luzon provinces suspended work and classes due to heavy rains from the southwest monsoon.
- The suspension followed continuous rainfall enhanced by the habagat and Tropical Storm Crising, causing flooding and rising river levels across affected areas.
- Floodwaters reached 16 to 18 meters at the Marikina River, knee-deep flooding hit San Mateo and Metro Manila, and over 48,000 residents were evacuated.
- Emergency officials reported an unstable electric post raising safety concerns, while thousands remained displaced and residents were advised to prepare for more flooding.
- These disruptions highlight ongoing risks as the habagat persists and weather conditions may worsen, with continued caution needed in the affected regions.
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House suspends work due to heavy monsoon rains
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has suspended work starting 4 p.m. on Monday, July 21, due to heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon or habagat. In an advisory, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said that only essential personnel, as determined by deputy secretary generals and the sergeant-at-arms, will be required to continue rendering service. “Due to heavy downpour and flooding caused by the Southwest Monsoon, w…
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