Manila, Oct. 19 -- The local government of Roxas City in Capiz declared a state of calamity on Sunday due to incessant rains and heavy flooding brought by Tropical Storm Ramil.

The Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council) approved Resolution No. 263-2025 in a special session on Sunday, following the recommendation of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC).

The declaration will enable the city government to tap into its quick response fund for relief and rehabilitation efforts.

Roxas City Information Division head Melvin Galagate said in a phone interview that the massive flooding affected around 830 families or 2,773 individuals, left one dead and injured three others, as of early Sunday.

The fatality, a 44-year...