Torrential rains pounded Cebu City for days last July 2025, submerging both downtown and upland barangays. Major roads were impassable, houses were flooded, and commuters were stranded as the downpour, intensified by Tropical Depression Crising, overwhelmed drainage systems. Classes and sea travel were suspended. The City Council later declared a state of calamity, freeing up emergency funds for rescue, relief and quick desilting operations.

Padronia, E. K. H. (2025, September 5). Cebu City allots P41M for river cleanup. SunStar Cebu, p. 2.