Philippines, Drought in Masbate (Region V)
Apr 01, 2025 07:00
Apr 01, 2025 07:00
Location
Coordinate:
11.999309296012, 123.96201962938
Administrative:
Masbate, Philippines
Affected Area:
Masbate
Hazard
Main : Drought- Describe the incident = The province of Masbate experienced significant climate distress due to dry spell and elevated heat indices. Based on PAGASA Observed Heat Index, Masbate experienced reduced rainfall, prolonged dry conditions, and extreme heat with an average of 42°C (danger level) from April 01 to May 31, 2025, severely affecting agricultural production in several municipalities. From the said period, the province of Masbate experienced the effects of dry weather, making it difficult for farmers and fishermen to work continuously due to the reported high heat index. In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office (FO) V, in coordination with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Masbate, immediately provided family food packs (FFPs) to address the needs of the affected families and individuals
Description
The province of Masbate experienced significant climate distress due to dry spell
and elevated heat indices. Based on PAGASA Observed Heat Index, Masbate
experienced reduced rainfall, prolonged dry conditions, and extreme heat with an
average of 42°C (danger level) from April 01 to May 31, 2025, severely affecting
agricultural production in several municipalities.
From the said period, the province of Masbate experienced the effects of dry
weather, making it difficult for farmers and fishermen to work continuously due to the
reported high heat index.
In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through
its Field Office (FO) V, in coordination with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of
Masbate, immediately provided family food packs (FFPs) to address the needs of the
affected families and individuals
and elevated heat indices. Based on PAGASA Observed Heat Index, Masbate
experienced reduced rainfall, prolonged dry conditions, and extreme heat with an
average of 42°C (danger level) from April 01 to May 31, 2025, severely affecting
agricultural production in several municipalities.
From the said period, the province of Masbate experienced the effects of dry
weather, making it difficult for farmers and fishermen to work continuously due to the
reported high heat index.
In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through
its Field Office (FO) V, in coordination with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of
Masbate, immediately provided family food packs (FFPs) to address the needs of the
affected families and individuals
Impact Statistic
0
Dead
0
Missing
0
Injured
12K
Affected Person
0
Displaced
Human SADDD
- Dead -
- Missing -
- Injured -
- Affected Person 12,000
- Affected Family 4,000
- Internaly Displaced People -
- Refugees -
- Evacuation Center (in Country) -
- Evacuation Center (out Of Country) -
House
- Affected Houses -
- Damage Partial -
- Totally Damage -
Infrastructure
- Bridges -
- Number of Roads -
- Road Distance (km) -
Public
- Schools -
- Health -
- Government Office / Public Facilities -
- Settlements -
- Worship Places -
- Others -
General
Cost
- Local Currency -
- Cost of Damages -
- Cost of Damages (USD) -
- Cost of Assistance 2,653,790.00
- Cost of Assistance (USD) 46,945.00
Agricultural
- Rice Field -
- Other Crops -
- Fish Ponds -
- Cattle -
- Poultries -
- Livestock -
Relevant Disasters
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