THE Navotas City government has warned its residents to be vigilant against flash floods amid reports that several areas were inundated following the collapse of a river wall due to high tide.
In a social media update, the city government said that as of 12:00 p.m., multiple areas went underwater, among them M. Naval and P. Gabriel streets in District 1, E. Tuazon in District 2, Everlasting, Capt. Cruz, E. Rodriguez and Doña Aurora streets in District 2 Tanza 1.
The local government assured the residents that the Bombastik Pumping Stations remained operational, even as repairs are ongoing at the Tangos-Tanza navigational gate.
In a separate advisory, the local government reported that M. Naval Street, in front of Navotas City Hospital, is currently impassable for small vehicles due to the flooding.
Motorcycles and electric bikes traveling from C4 Road to Barangay Tangos were advised to take A. Santiago St. where counterflow traffic was temporarily allowed.
Motorists were also cautioned about heavy traffic along Gov. Pascual St. due to the surge of vehicles.
Reports revealed that in Barangay San Jose, a three-meter wall collapsed due to high tide, causing significant damage to one house and affecting five others. Additionally, local officials noted that the floodwaters breached a sandbag wall, further exacerbating the situation.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “Navotas City releases flood, traffic advisories amid high tide”
