Navotas placed under state of calamity after wall collapse worsens flooding
By Hannah Nicol
The Navotas City government declared a state of calamity on Thursday, July 24, following the collapse of a private wall in Barangay San Jose that triggered severe flooding and emergency response operations.
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The wall along Celestino Street gave way early in the morning, submerging parts of the barangay in waist-deep floodwaters. The flooding, worsened by heavy monsoon rains, affected dozens of families and disrupted local transportation.
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During a special session led by Vice Mayor Tito Sanchez, the 13th City Council unanimously approved City Resolution No. 2025-71 after receiving a formal request from Mayor John Reynald Tiangco.
The declaration allows the city government to access its Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF) to roll out immediate relief and recovery efforts.
The LDRRMF aims to distribute relief goods, provide temporary shelter, conduct medical missions, and begin repairs on damaged infrastructure.
The declaration enables the city to fast-track the delivery of assistance to flood-affected families and mitigate further risks.
Disaster response teams have been deployed across several barangays to monitor water levels, assist evacuees, and coordinate with national agencies for additional support.
The local government urged residents to stay vigilant, follow official advisories, and cooperate with local authorities as relief and rehabilitation efforts continue.