Jolo, Sulu Hit by Flash Floods After Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rains caused significant flooding in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines on May 23, 2025, turning downtown streets into rivers. Footage shared by Bartazar Hammidi shows knee-deep floodwaters impacting businesses in Barangay Asturias. "The floodwaters were up to my knees," Hammidi stated in a brief interview, "it lasted for about four hours." The local government's disaster relief office (PDRRMO) is still assessing the full impact, including the number of affected families and barangays. While the immediate impact was disruptive, the video shows the community navigating the floodwaters with resilience. The PDRRMO is expected to release a full report soon.