The Muntinlupa City government sent a rescue team to Malabon on July 24 to assist residents affected by floods.
According to the city government, the deployment of the Muntinlupa City Water, Search and Rescue (WASAR) team was in response to the request of the Malabon City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office to help and augment its response and rescue teams.
The Muntinlupa City Water, Search and Rescue (WASAR) team before they are deployed to Malabon on July 24 (Photo from the Muntinlupa City government)
Heavy rains brought by the enhanced Habagat or southwest monsoon flooded Metro Manila.
The Muntinlupa WASAR team was briefed by Kagawad Walter Guevara, vice chairman of Barangay Potrero’s DRRMO, on steps that responders need to do for affected residents in flooded areas.
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon, meanwhile, said the city government is continuously monitoring barangays.
Flooded area in Malabon (Photo from the Malabon City government)
The Muntinlupa City Water, Search and Rescue (WASAR) team in Malabon on July 24 (Photos from the Muntinlupa City Department of Disaster Resilience and Management)