Thousands stranded on rooftops in Iloilo City (3:05 p.m.)
ILOILO City Vice-Mayor Jed Mabilog said Sunday around 20,000 persons were stranded at rooftops in Iloilo City due to floodwater caused by heavy rains, an ABS-CBN report said.
The mayor said that while the rains have subsided Saturday night, a high tide however occurred.
Half of the city, the report said, was still covered by floodwaters.
The flooding is considered the worst flooding that has hit Iloilo in history.
Relief supplies needed by affected residents include potable water, food, clothes and blankets. (Sunnex)
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