Severe flooding hits Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Heavy floodwaters driven by the southwest monsoon struck Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, on June 10, 2025, sweeping away vehicles and prompting rescue operations. Two vehicles were carried off, and multiple residents required assistance as flood currents overtook streets and residential areas overnight.
Flooding in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines on June 10, 2025. Credit: Volcaholic
Severe flash flooding struck Barangay Camaman-an in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, on June 10. The flooding was driven by rainfall linked to the southwest monsoon (Habagat) and a low-pressure area just outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, which intensified runoff and inundated streets.
Local authorities reported that two vehicles, a jeepney and a motorcycle, were swept away in strong floodwaters, affecting both residential and commercial areas. Emergency responders conducted multiple rescues of residents trapped by rising currents.
Severe flooding in Cagayan de Oro City in the Philippines this evening pic.twitter.com/FklqnLm1gY
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Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported isolated light rains and thunderstorms in the Cagayan de Oro River Basin at 09:00 LT, forecasting normal water levels. However, a low-pressure area and southwest monsoon intensified later, triggering severe flash floods. Rainfall amounts of 50–100 mm (1.97–3.94 inches) were noted in nearby regions.
According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) and PAGASA daily forecast on June 9, heavy rainfall was expected across Mindanao over the subsequent 72 hours, aligning with what was later observed in the flood event.
PAGASA continued to monitor the situation, issuing a Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 2 for northern Mindanao by 20:50 LT on June 10, tied to monsoon-driven downpours and potential flood and landslide hazards in adjacent mountainous areas.
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