Olongapo continues to battle flooding, erosion amid heavy rains

Stranded residents are fetched by a free city government ride amid widespread flooding in Olongapo City on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. — Photo courtesy of Olongapo Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr.

OLONGAPO CITY — Continuous southwest monsoon rains triggered widespread flooding and soil erosion in several parts of Olongapo City since Friday, Aug. 28, leaving major roads impassable and forcing residents in a riverside barangay to evacuate.

Minor soil erosion was reported in Barangay Kalaklan at around 1:30 p.m., scattering rocks along the major road leading to Zambales, according to former Vice Mayor Rolen Paulino.

Water levels along Rizal Avenue near Apo Torunda began rising at around 2:30 p.m.

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Olongapo continues to battle flooding, erosion amid heavy rains

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