BAD WEATHER. A member of the local rescue team assists in the evacuation of residents in Lasang, Davao City on Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2024). The NDRRMC on Wednesday (Jan. 17) said some 552 families or 2,212 persons have so far been affected by bad weather caused by the shear line in the Davao Region. (Photo courtesy of Luv Lasang)
MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) announced that 552 families have been so far affected by bad weather due to the shear line in Davao Region.
In its latest situation report released Wednesday, the agency said these 552 families are equivalent to 2,212 persons residing in 14 barangays in the provinces of Davao de Oro, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental.
Of this number, 446 families or 1,800 individuals are being served in seven activated evacuation centers.
Floods were also reported in nine areas in Davao de Oro and two in Davao Del Norte.
Three "rain-induced" landslides were also reported in Davao de Oro.
The Office of Civil Defense earlier said affected families include those displaced and those not needing transfer or removal from their residence.
As of this time, the NDRRMC has yet to receive reports of any casualties and damage caused by the shear line. (PNA)
