CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) -- Pampanga was placed under a State of Calamity due to flooding and damages caused by the southwest monsoon that was enhanced by Tropical Cyclones Egay and Falcon. 
 
In a regular session held Monday, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan unanimously approved Resolution No.8058, following the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC).
 
Based on the reports submitted by the PDRRMC to the Provincial Board, a total of 232 villages in 15 local government units have been greatly affected by flooding due to continuous downpour of heavy rains. 
 
“This flooding affected the agri-fisheries sector in the province, causing huge losses amounting to P315.23 million and affecting 3,770 farmers and fisherfolks,” the resolution said. 
 
It also stated that about 144,340 families or 512,722 individuals were affected with 6,057 individuals temporarily housed in 112 evacuation facilities. 
 
Based on the latest report of the PDRRMC, the flooding also rendered many roads and bridges in different municipalities impassable to light vehicles. 
 
With the declaration of a State of Calamity, the provincial government can now use its Quick Response Fund to augment the relief efforts of affected towns and cities. 
 
Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported that the Capitol already provided relief assistance to heavily affected localities including Porac, Arayat, Candaba, Minalin, San Luis, San Simon, Sto. Tomas, and the City of San Fernando. 
 
The assistance amounted to P9.57 million and consisted of food packs, blankets, mats, and sleeping mats. (CLJD/MJSC-PIA 3)