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The emotional toll is profound. Survivors recount traumatic moments—homes submerged unexpectedly, lost loved ones, or suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some, like Ara Alejo, have developed climate anxiety, feeling overwhelmed by the worsening climate crisis, fearing the future for their children.
The Human Cost: Lives Disrupted and Lost
Flooding has claimed lives and shattered livelihoods. Families are forced to live with water, sometimes for months, repeatedly losing possessions, homes, and even loved ones. In Batangas, Jamili, a mother, recounts how her son was lost during a landslide caused by heavy rains. Her neighborhood, like many others, was engulfed unexpectedly, despite efforts to evacuate.