An evacuation center in Barangay Talaba 3, Bacoor, Cavite, was flooded in the early hours of September 2, 2024 because of Tropical Storm Enteng.
A video circulated online showing the situation at the center.
Floodwaters entered the center around 1 a.m., forcing the evacuees to relocate to a different shelter.
Haidee Ocampo, a pregnant resident who was displaced by a fire in August, described their situation:
“Nangyari po yung baha around 1 a.m. po ng madaling araw, tapos nangyari po siya sa Talaba 3,” Ocampo said.
She and her family had stayed at the evacuation center after the fire destroyed their home in Barangay Sapote 3.
The evacuees have since been moved to another evacuation center in Barangay Molino 1.
When asked about their current situation, Ocampo said their condition has improved slightly compared to that in the previous shelter. However, she called for the local government to provide them with more permanent relief.
“Medyo ok na po kesa duon sa dati. Ang gusto lang po namin mapansin na kami ni mayor sana ma-relocate na po kami,” she said.
Ocampo also appealed for aid.
“Sana may mag-abot ng tulong sa amin,” she said.
The local government continues to monitor the situation and provide support to the families affected. —GMA Regional TV
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