Flooding and infrastructure damage were reported in parts of Bataan, Zambales and Pampanga on Sunday as the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), intensified by tropical cyclone activity, continued to dump heavy rains across Central Luzon.

In Hermosa, Bataan, portions of Barangays Sto. Cristo and Almaden were flooded, prompting the local government to keep its evacuation center in Barangay San Pedro open.

Mayor Anne Adorable-Inton said several roads had been affected by the continuing rains and urged residents in flooded or high-risk areas to evacuate and prioritize their safety.

“For families already experiencing flooding or those in areas where evacuation is necessary, our evacuation center in Barangay San Pedro is open,” Inton said.

The mayor said the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, headed by Glenly Monje, and other personnel remained on duty to ensure a swift response to emergencies.

In San Marcelino, Zambales, a bridge in Barangay Sta. Fe became impassable early Sunday after strong floodwaters damaged the structure.

The local government said the bridge was impassable as of 6 a.m. despite efforts to reinforce the surrounding area with sandbags.

“The damage was caused by the effects of the southwest monsoon, which was further intensified by tropical cyclone 'Dolphin,' resulting in stronger water currents that damaged the bridge,” the LGU said.

Mayor Elvis Ragadio Soria advised residents of Barangay Sta. Fe to exercise extra caution and follow local government advisories.

In Bacolor, Pampanga, at least 58 families, or 231 individuals, evacuated from the San Guillermo Resettlement as floodwaters rose.

Mayor Eduardo “Diman” G. Datu said the evacuees were brought to the Tinajero Integrated School Evacuation Center. The mayor, together with the MDRRMO, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Rural Health Unit and Vice Mayor Ron Dungca, continued to monitor the situation and oversee rescue, relief and other assistance for affected residents.

“We will continue to prioritize the safety of every Bacoloreño. Stay alert, listen to authorities’ advisories, and evacuate immediately when necessary,” Datu said.

Flooding was also reported at Sto. Niño Parish in the City of San Fernando, where water had risen to knee-deep levels around the church.

The parish is currently hosting the canonically crowned image of the Virgen de los Remedios and the Sto. Cristo del Perdon y Caridad, which are being venerated by devotees.

The Cruzada de Penitencia y Caridad urged devotees and pilgrims to reconsider travel to the parish if conditions remain hazardous and to prioritize their safety.

The group also called on the faithful to pray for communities affected by the flooding and seek the intercession of the Virgen de los Remedios for protection and relief.

The Sto. Niño Parish Church is located along Capitol Boulevard in Barangay Sto. Niño, San Fernando, Pampanga, and is led by parish priest Rev. Fr. Victor Nicomedes S. Nicdao.

The flooding and other weather-related incidents occurred as Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration placed Bataan and Zambales under Red Rainfall Warnings, while Pampanga was also under a Red Rainfall Warning, signaling a serious threat of flooding and landslides in affected areas.