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Heavy rains force evacuation of over 6,000 residents in Zambales
More than 6,000 residents across several towns in Zambales province have been displaced by rising floodwaters triggered by continuous heavy rainfall. Evacuation centers across the province are currently sheltering nearly 2,250 families.
LSN Philippines ·
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Persistent heavy rains have forced the evacuation of more than 6,000 residents in multiple towns throughout Zambales province, as swollen waterways continued to rise throughout the region.
According to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, approximately 2,241 families totaling 6,399 individuals were sheltering in evacuation centers across the province as of Friday night. The displaced residents hail from several municipalities including Botolan, though full details on the scope of affected areas remained unclear.
Local disaster management officials have been coordinating relief efforts as communities brace for potential additional rainfall in coming days. The evacuation represents a significant displacement event for the province, with families relocated to designated emergency shelters to ensure their safety during the weather emergency.
No additional casualty figures or reports of structural damage were immediately available. Authorities urged residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant and follow official evacuation orders as meteorological conditions evolve across the region.