Tag: flooding
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Koronadal City Urges Proper Waste Management Amid Flooding from Heavy Rains
In the wake of heavy rainfall that led to significant flooding in Koronadal City on Tuesday night, local authorities are calling on residents to manage their waste more responsibly. The flooding, which affected both residential and commercial zones, was exacerbated by clogged waterways filled with debris and garbage. Cyrus Urbano, the head of the city’s…
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Heavy Rains Lead to Class Suspensions in Albay and Catanduanes
Heavy rainfall caused by the shear line led to the suspension of in-person classes across various regions in Albay and Catanduanes on Wednesday. The flooding was particularly severe in Barangay Cabugao, Bato, Catanduanes, where the national road was submerged under water. In Albay, the suspension affected all educational levels in both public and private institutions…
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Public Advised to Take Shear Line and ITCZ Warnings Seriously Amid Ongoing Rainfall
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a stern warning to the public not to underestimate the dangers posed by the shear line and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), which are currently causing widespread rain and weather disturbances throughout the Philippines. The shear line, where warm and cold air masses collide, generates rain clouds,…
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State of Calamity Declared in Two Davao Occidental Towns Amid ITCZ Effects
In response to the severe impacts of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), Don Marcelino in Davao Occidental has followed Malita in declaring a state of calamity. The decision was formalized by the local government through Sangguniang Bayan Resolution 207 of 2024, effective from December 28. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 11 reported that as…
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Tragedy Strikes Davao Occidental as ITCZ-Induced Floods Claim One Life, Injure 20
In a devastating turn of events, Davao Occidental has been grappling with the aftermath of severe flooding and landslides triggered by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) since last week. The Office of the Civil Defense in Davao Region (OCD-11) confirmed on Tuesday night that the relentless rains have led to one fatality, 20 injuries, and…
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Shear Line Forces Evacuation of 385 People in Camarines Sur
In response to the severe weather conditions caused by the shear line, more than 300 individuals have sought refuge in evacuation centers across Camarines Sur, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5). Gremil Alexis Naz, the spokesperson for OCD-5, stated during a Friday interview that 77 families, totaling 385 people, are…
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