PANABO CITY, Philippines - Two barangays in Panabo City in Davao del Norte were flooded after a heavy downpour on Monday evening, January 14, a city official said.

Augusto Quilisadio, public safety and disaster officer of Panabo City, said the downpour started at around 6:30 in the evening, causing waist-deep flooding in New Visayas and Sto Niño barangays.

“We have immediately dispatched rescue teams and brought the affected residents to higher grounds,” Quilisadio said.

The rain continued until Tuesday morning, January 15, Quilisadio reported.

There were no casualties reported in the flooding incident. - Rappler.com