Philippines, Flooding and Landslides in Region X (Effects of Intertropical Convergence Zone)

On 21 June 2023, around 3:00 PM, continuous moderate to heavy rainfall was
experienced in the Province of Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte due to Intertropical
Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
Valencia City, Bukidnon experienced rising of water levels and ordered a forced
evacuation on Barangays Lurugan, San Carlos, Bagontaas, Batangan, Catumbalon,
Maapag, and Sugod.
Brgy. Kulasihan, Lantapan, Bukidnon informed MDRRMO Lantapan that 15 households
were affected by flooding due to torrential rainfall, and three (3) motorcycles were carried
away by flood water while crossing the flooded road. The riders were reportedly safe.
While in Brgy. Bugcaon, another motorcycle carrying two riders, while crossing the creek
was carried away by strong flood water, one of the riders was able to hold on to the root
of a tree while the other victim held on to the motorcycle and was carried away and found
dead the next day. The cadaver was turned over to Brgy. Bugcaon where it was received
by the funeral services.
On 21 June 2023, PDRRMO Lanao del Norte reported pre-emptive evacuation in the
Municipalities of Lala and Kapatagan, the affected residents of Kapatagan returned home
the next day around 5:15 AM, 22 June 2023.
On 22 June 2023, a landslide incident caused by torrential heavy rains occurred at Sitio
Kilunay, Songco, Lantapan, Bukidnon around 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM, clearing operations
are still ongoing.
In the afternoon of June 22, 2023, flooding occurred from 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM at Villarin
St., Carmen, CDO, Kauswagan Highway, CDO and Osmeña St. to Gaabucayan Ext.,
CDO in which traffic was rerouted as a safety measure.
A minor landslide occurred at Sitio Cabula, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City occurred, said
landslide area was already cleared by the CDRRMD.