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GMA Network
4 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
'Habagat' dumps over 80,000 drums of rainwater in Lapu-Lapu City
Rainwater estimated to fill 85,000 drums poured over areas of Lapu-Lapu City, based on rainfall monitoring of state weather bureau PAGASA. According to Engr. Jhomer Eclarino, PAGASA Visayas weather specialist, rainfall measured 17.0 mm or approximately 85,000 barrels on July 16, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The amount of rainwater dumped on that day is estimated to have filled nearly seven Olympic-size swimming pools, Eclarino said. In addition, he said that moderate to heavy rainfall may be experienced afternoon on July 17, 2025, or toward the evening in Lapu-Lapu City, following intense southwest monsoon (Habagat) enhanced by Tropical Depression Crising. Meanwhile, Engr. Perla Amar, chief of Lapu-Lapu City Engineering Office said that because of ongoing drainage projects, the city will continue to experience flooding caused by torrential rains. She said it is further expected that floodwaters recede within three to four hours. Earlier, the City Engineering Office conducted cleanup and declogging activities in areas in Lapu-Lapu City, especially in the vicinity of the public market where tons of garbage that blocked the drainage line were collected.
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
'Habagat' dumps over 80,000 drums of rainwater in Metro Cebu
Rainwater estimated to fill 85,000 drums poured over areas of Metro Cebu, based on rainfall monitoring of state weather bureau PAGASA. According to Engr. Jhomer Eclarino, PAGASA Visayas weather specialist, rainfall measured 17.0 mm or approximately 85,000 barrels on July 16, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The amount of rainwater dumped on that day is estimated to have filled nearly seven Olympic-size swimming pools, Eclarino said. In addition, he said that moderate to heavy rainfall may be experienced afternoon on July 17, 2025, or toward the evening in Metro Cebu, following intense southwest monsoon (Habagat) enhanced by Tropical Depression Crising. Meanwhile, Engr. Perla Amar, chief of Lapu-Lapu City Engineering Office said that because of ongoing drainage projects, the city will continue to experience flooding caused by torrential rains. She said it is further expected that floodwaters recede within three to four hours. Earlier, the City Engineering Office conducted cleanup and declogging activities in areas in Lapu-Lapu City, especially in the vicinity of the public market where tons of garbage that blocked the drainage line were collected.
