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Verified facts
What happened
Up to 149 barangays in Bulacan remained flooded as of noon on Tuesday, August 11, after high tide in Manila Bay and intermittent heavy rain, according to the provincial disaster report cited by The Philippine Star.
The affected barangays were in 11 localities: Malolos with 32, Calumpit with 28, Hagonoy with 25, San Miguel with 16, Paombong with 14, Angat with nine, Bocaue and Guiguinto with seven each, Pulilan and Balagtas with four each, and Marilao with three.
Context
Context
Floodwater was reported at depths of one to six feet in parts of Meysulao in Calumpit and San Vicente in San Miguel. Displaced residents were staying in 162 evacuation centers.
The checked source supports the 149-barangay count, the 11-locality breakdown, reported flood depths and the number of evacuation centers. It does not support the bulletin's separate claim that 35,000 residents were affected, so that figure is not included here.
Filipino relevance
Why this matters to Filipinos
Persistent flooding disrupts transport, work, schooling and access to food, medicine and other services. Communities near waterways and low-lying coastal areas can remain at risk even between rain periods when high tide slows drainage.
What to watch next
What to watch next
Residents should monitor Bulacan provincial and municipal disaster advisories for water-level changes, road conditions and evacuation guidance. Updated counts may change as floodwater recedes and local authorities complete field validation.