BAGUIO CITY — The Baguio City Health Services Office (CHSO) remained on high alert as the enhanced southwest monsoon continued to bring heavy rains to the city.

With rainfall forecast at 100 to 200 millimeters, local health authorities maintained round-the-clock operations to assist residents affected by the inclement weather.

Response teams deployed after a landslide in Guisad Surong had provided medical and public health assistance to 147 families, or 647 individuals, as of midday. Of those affected, 42 families had been relocated to local evacuation centers.

Health personnel at the shelters were distributing hygiene kits and conducting nutrition assessments to help maintain sanitation and address the nutritional needs of displaced residents.

Medical teams from the city's 16 district health centers were also providing first aid, routine consultations and other medical services in affected communities and evacuation sites. They were conducting psychosocial first aid and stress debriefing, with priority given to children and older adults experiencing displacement.

The CHSO's Health Emergency Management Division (HEMD) was coordinating rescue and retrieval operations in Guisad with local emergency responders, police, firefighters, social welfare officers and volunteer organizations.

CHSO chief Dr. Celia Brillantes urged residents in low-lying areas and communities near landslide-prone slopes to comply with evacuation orders issued by local authorities.

Health officials also urged residents to seek medical attention at nearby health centers, check on vulnerable neighbors, practice safe water and sanitation measures to prevent waterborne diseases, and remain indoors when conditions become hazardous.

Emergency medical needs and newly observed landslide risks may be reported through the city's 911 helpline.