Heavy rainfall caused flooding on several roads across Quezon City on Monday, June 29.
According to the Quezon City local government’s latest road status update released at 2:20 PM, gutter-deep flooding was reported in several areas, including the intersection of V. Luna Avenue and Matimpiin Street in Barangay Sikatuna Village; Malumanay and Maalalahanin Streets in Barangay Teachers Village West; the corner of Elliptical Road and East Avenue; Gate 3 of Quezon City Hall in Barangay Central; and the intersection of Road 6 and Road 1 in Barangay Project 6.
Floodwaters also reached knee level in Bignay, Pajo Chico, and Pajo Langka in Barangay Quirino 2C, as well as Hura Homes II in Barangay Vasra. Waist-deep flooding was recorded at the corner of V. Luna Avenue and Anonas in Barangay Sikatuna Village, Pajo Durian in Barangay Quirino 2C, and Sitio San Isidro in Barangay Project 6.
Meanwhile, floodwaters rose to chest level along Xavierville Avenue at the corner of Pajo Street in Barangay Loyola Heights.
City officials said efforts were underway to keep affected roads safe and accessible despite the ongoing bad weather. Residents were also urged to remain cautious while traveling.
At 2:08 PM, the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (QCDRRMC) issued a thunderstorm advisory, warning that parts of the city were experiencing heavy to intense rainfall that could continue for as long as two hours.
The council cautioned that the persistent rain could create slippery road conditions, increase the likelihood of traffic accidents, and cause flooding in low-lying communities.
Residents were encouraged to stay updated through announcements from the state weather bureau and the QCDRRMC. In case of emergencies, they were advised to contact the city’s emergency hotline by dialing 122 /Elijah Oric J. Orencia
