At least two provinces and 24 towns in Mindanao have been placed under a state of calamity on Tuesday, January 21, as flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains continue to devastate many areas. Rains brought by Tropical Depression Agaton have killed at least 42 people and injured 65 others. Governors in Lanao del Norte, including Iligan City, and Agusan del Norte declared a state of calamity, which allows them to release emergency funds for disaster relief and rehabilitation. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) 24 towns in Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur, Davao del Norte and Davao Oriental are also under a state of calamity.
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