Floods, landslides hit parts of Davao due to LPA

MANILA, Philippines — Landslides and floods have been reported in parts of Davao region due to a low-pressure area (LPA).

In New Bataan, Davao de Oro, preemptive evacuation was conducted in Barangays Andap, Camanlangan and Bantacan.

Lynne Dollolasa, New Bataan municipal disaster risk reduction and management officer, said additional evacuation centers were opened to accommodate flood victims. She said many of those affected by recent earthquakes remain in existing evacuation centers.

Davao de Oro First District Rep. Maricar Zamora said a road in Purok 6, Barangay Magangit remains impassable due to a landslide.

Residents of Purok 8 in Barangay San Miguel in Compostela and Sitio Estabillo, Barangay Andili in Mawab, also in Davao de Oro, evacuated their homes due to flooding.

The municipal government of Nabunturan reported landslides and flooding in Barangays Bukal, Mainit, Katipunan and Tagnocon.

A landslide was also reported in Purok 1, Sitio Baay, Barangay Luban in Mati, Davao Oriental.

Classes in several schools in Davao City were suspended yesterday due to the LPA.

The state weather bureau said parts of Mindanao would continue to experience rain today due to the LPA.

The weather system was monitored 370 kilometers east of Davao City as of 3 p.m. yesterday. — Romina Cabrera

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