Philippines, Flooding in Agusan del Sur (Effects of Shear Line)

On 20 February at around 4:00 AM, cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms caused by the shear line may have brought possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains in Visayas, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Caraga, Laguna, Rizal, and Quezon. On the same day, several municipalities in Agusan del Sur experienced flooding due to the Shear Line. Further, continuous heavy rainfall resulted in the displacement of families and individuals in the community.

In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its field office in the Caraga Region, actively participated in the response operation and maintained continuous coordination with the concerned Local Government Units to manage the needs of the displaced population, provide timely updates, and address potential requests for relief augmentation.