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Batangas town closes evacuation centers as flood victims return home
All displaced families in the Batangas municipality of Lian have returned to their residences following recent flooding, prompting local authorities to shut down evacuation shelters. The local government confirmed that all evacuation centers ceased operations by mid-morning Thursday as conditions in affected areas improved.
LSN Philippines ·
LUCENA CITY — Authorities in Lian, Batangas have officially closed all evacuation centers after confirming that families displaced by flooding have returned to their homes. The municipal government reported that the last evacuation shelter shut down at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, marking the end of emergency operations in the flood-affected municipality.
The closure followed a significant improvement in conditions across areas impacted by the recent deluge. Local officials noted that water levels receded sufficiently to allow residents to safely resume normal activities and return to their communities.
The rapid recovery and return of evacuees to their homes underscores the localized nature of the flooding event in Lian. Authorities expressed hope that residents would continue monitoring weather conditions and remain prepared for potential future incidents.