Philippines, Flooding in Kabacan and Pikit, Cotabato Province

On 14 October 2020 at around 11:00AM, a flashflood incident occurred in Barangays in Kabacan and Pikit, North Cotabato due to heavy rains brought by the trough of Tropical Depression “Ofel”. A total of 24,232 families or 121,160 persons were affected by the flashflood incident in 38 barangays in Kabacan and Pikit, North Cotabato. There are 720 families or 3,600 persons currently taking temporary shelter in 2 Evacuation Centers in Kabacan, North Cotabato. There are 117 families or 585 persons temporarily staying with their relatives and/or friends. A total of ₱1,227,240.00 worth of assistance was provided to the affected families; of which, ₱460,705.00 from DSWD and ₱766,535.00 from LGU. The Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) of the DSWD-DRMB is closely coordinating with DSWD-FO XII for significant reports on the status of affected families, assistance, and relief efforts.