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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider Gutter-deep floods cover low-lying areas in Manila as 'Paeng' batters PH

Gutter-deep floods cover low-lying areas in Manila as 'Paeng' batters PH

Published Oct 29, 2022 07:09 pm

Gutter-deep floods triggered by non-stop rains brought by severe tropical storm "Paeng" hit low-lying areas in Manila on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Pedestrians and motorists wade through gutter-deep flood along Taft Ave and General Luna St. on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2022, due to sever tropical storm Paeng. (Photo by Noel B. Pabalate / MANILA BULLETIN)

Members of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) conducted roving operations to determine the areas affected by the storm.

At 1 p.m., the DRRMO identified gutter-level flooding in the following areas: Brgy 698 Bocobo Street, Brgy 776, Brgy 660, Brgy 604, Felix Huertas, Estrada St. Taft, Tayuman Cor. Abad Santos, UN Station, Taft NBI, Pedro Gil, San Andres St. Cor. A. Linao, Pedro Gil Cor. Union, Kalaw, and España M. Dela Fuente.

Pedestrians and motorists wade through gutter-deep flood along Taft Ave and General Luna St. on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2022 due to sever tropical storm Paeng. (Photo by Noel B. Pabalate / MANILA BULLETIN)

Pedestrians and motorists wade through gutter-deep flood along Taft Ave and General Luna St. on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2022 due to sever tropical storm Paeng. (Photo by Noel B. Pabalate / MANILA BULLETIN)

The local government initiated a "libreng sakay" operation, offering free rides to individuals from Pedro Gil Taft going to Monumento for stranded individuals.

The DRRMO deployed some of their trucks to accommodate the passengers.

Photo from Manila DRMM Office

Strong winds also uprooted and toppled trees, causing road obstructions at Roxas Boulevard southbound, and at Quirino Avenue by the McArthur Bridge (Northbound).

The DRRMO also responded to clear fallen trees at the Manila North Cemetery, which was temporarily closed to "Undas" visitors.

A tree fell along Roxas Boulevard southbound in Manila on October 29, 2022 causing an obstruction to motorists. (Photo by Noel B. Pabalate / MANILA BULLETIN)

The Manila Emergency Operations Center (ECO) was placed under "red alert" status due to "Paeng."

The Manila EOC continues to monitor the situation and coordinate with other affiliated departments of the local government.

As of 3:30 p.m. around 58 families or 178 individuals have sought temporary shelter at the Baseco Evacuation Center. Among them were 88 adults and 90 of minor age.

Modular tents have been set up in the center to accommodate the influx of expected evacuees.

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