145 people evacuated in Occidental Mindoro town due to habagat rains

In Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, 145 people from 41 families were evacuated due to severe flooding and landslide risks caused by continuous heavy rains from the enhanced southwest monsoon, known as habagat. Authorities raised flood and landslide alerts on July 11, prompting the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office to act swiftly. This situation underscores the vulnerability of communities to extreme weather and highlights the critical role of local disaster management in protecting residents. The ongoing habagat season continues to pose significant challenges across many parts of the Philippines.