Metro Manila is under a state of calamity

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Benhur Abalos, the Secretary of the Department of Local Government, announced earlier today that Manila, the capital of the Philippines, has been placed under a state of calamity due to the impact of typhoon “Carina.” The city of Metro Manila is currently grappling with severe flooding caused by the relentless heavy rains unleashed by the typhoon. In addition to Secretary Abalos, the mayor of San Juan has also expressed support for potentially declaring a state of calamity in Metro Manila.