Heavy Rains Submerge Southern Cebu Communities
Several areas in Poblacion, Carcar City experienced significant flooding following intense rainfall brought by Tropical Depression Verbena on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The weather system unleashed substantial precipitation across southern Cebu, with Dumanjug recording over 200 millimeters of rainfall within the past 24 hours.
Pagasa Expert Explains Rainfall Concentration
Jhoemer Eclarino, chief weather forecasting specialist at Pagasa Visayas, confirmed that Verbena's rainfall was heavily concentrated in southern Cebu during a November 25 interview. Despite being classified as a weak tropical depression, the weather system continued to generate significant rainfall throughout the Visayas region.
Flooding reports emerged from multiple areas including southern Cebu, Negros, and Bacolod as the system moved through the region. Eclarino provided context by comparing Verbena to earlier weather events, noting that Typhoon Tino had brought more than 400 mm of rainwater to Cebu earlier this month.
Substantial Water Volume Despite Weaker System
Although Verbena's rainfall measurements were comparatively lower than Tino's, Eclarino emphasized that the volume remained substantial. He provided a striking visualization, explaining that the rainfall translated to over one million drums of water per square kilometer across affected areas.
The weather agency indicated that Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal Number 1 over Cebu would likely be lifted by Tuesday afternoon as Verbena continued moving away from the region. Pagasa also projected that no heavy rainfall signals would be issued afterward, with weather conditions transitioning to light to moderate occasional rains.
Eclarino provided optimistic news for Cebu residents, stating that fair weather is expected by Wednesday, November 26. He added that conditions should "return to normal" as Verbena dissipates further. The weather system is forecast to completely exit the Philippine area of responsibility by Thursday, November 27.
