07-07-2025
Over 700 families displaced by flood in Zamboanga City
Up to 739 families were displaced after a flash flood hit several barangays in Zamboanga City over the weekend.
According to the city government, at least seven barangays were affected, most of which were in low-lying areas and near the tributary of the Tumaga River.
The local government established seven evacuation centers to house the affected families.
These evacuation centers were Sta. Maria Covered Court (27 families); Pasonanca Barangay Hall (30 families); Lunzuran Barangay Covered Court (29 families); Tugbungan Barangay Hall (48 families); Boalan Barangay Hall (3 families); Guiwan Barangay Hall (31 families); and Tumaga Elementary School (571 families).
The Guiwan evacuation center was closed as of midnight of Saturday, July 5, 2025, according to the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).
Government resources have been mobilized during the flood and relief operations were conducted.
The city government said the flooding was triggered by the southwest monsoon, which was enhanced by tropical storm Danas.
