Mimaropa under blue alert as Inday strengthens ‘habagat’

The Mimaropa region in the Philippines has gone on high alert as Typhoon Inday intensifies the southwest monsoon, known locally as "habagat," which could bring heavy rains and potential hazards. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has activated its Emergency Operations Center, signaling heightened readiness for possible floods and landslides. This move underscores the urgency to prepare for adverse weather conditions that could impact local communities, especially in areas prone to flooding and landslides. It's a critical measure to safeguard public safety amid the intensifying monsoon.