Couple marries amid waist‑deep flooding in the Philippines

A couple in the Philippines exchanged vows on Saturday despite severe flooding that has inundated large portions of the country’s central regions. The ceremony took place in a makeshift shelter in the town of San Juan, where water levels have risen to more than one meter in some areas, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Local officials said the wedding was organized by the couple’s families as a way to bring hope to residents coping with displacement and damage to homes and infrastructure. The ceremony was conducted with a small gathering of relatives and neighbors, while emergency responders continued to distribute relief supplies and monitor rising river levels. Authorities emphasized that the event did not interfere with evacuation efforts or the ongoing distribution of aid.

The marriage, held amid the ongoing disaster response, highlights the community’s resilience as the Philippines grapples with one of its worst flood seasons in recent years. Relief operations remain underway, and officials urged residents to follow safety advisories while the waters recede.