3 dead, 15 barangays under state of calamity

The City Council of Davao has placed 15 barangays under a state of calamity after a flooding that affected more than 40,000 residents. P53.53 million, from the 217.3 million disaster funds of the local government, was also released to provide assistance to more than 12,000 families or 40,000 residents affected by the flood. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), continuous heavy downpour caused flooding in Davao del Norte, Davao City, Compostela Valley, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Misamis Oriental. At least 3 persons were confirmed dead. The NDRRMC said P5.16 million-worth of food and non-food relief packages has been delivered to affected residents in Davao City and Sultan Kudarat. Search and rescue operations are still being conducted in several affected areas.


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