Severe flooding hits San Jose del Monte and Metro Manila, Philippines
Severe flooding struck San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, and parts of Metro Manila on June 6, 2025, affecting hundreds of families and damaging infrastructure.
Flooding in San Rafael I, Philippines on on June 6, 2025. Credit: City of San Jose del Monte Public Information Office
Heavy rainfall triggered by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and a low-pressure area caused severe flooding in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, on June 6, affecting over 1 300 people in 22 barangays.
Floodwaters reached neck-deep levels in some areas, particularly in Barangay San Rafael I, where a creek overflowed, carrying debris and damaging a bridge railing.
Floodwaters rose rapidly within 45 minutes in Barangay San Rafael I, catching residents off guard. Barangay Chairman Edmon Daluz reported that the area, serving as a catch basin, was inundated with trash and strong currents. No evacuations occurred, but 167 families were affected, with water reaching chest level in several locations.
At 18:00 LT, 17 families (85 people) were evacuated from two barangays in San Jose del Monte. The city’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported seven cases of infrastructure damage across four barangays, including destroyed riprap and creek protection structures. Soil erosion was also reported in four barangays.
Flooding was also reported in Metro Manila, especially along Roxas Boulevard near Manila Bay. In Zamboanga City, floodwaters reached human height, prompting the evacuation of 27 families to Cabatangan Barangay Hall and 25 families to Ayala gymnasium.
One injury was reported in San Jose del Monte. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council distributed PHP 34 245 worth of relief items and hot meals to affected families.
An additional 50–100 mm (2–4 inches) of rainfall was expected in Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, and Antique through the evening of June 9.
Barangay officials in San Rafael I announced plans to install a warning system with alarms and CCTV cameras to enhance future preparedness. Residents said the flooding was worsened by insufficient creek dredging, which caused water levels to rise due to debris and stones.
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