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Philippines, Flooding in Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Biliran (Region VIII)

Eastern Samar, Philippines
Event Date : Wed, 01 Mar 2023 | Disaster : Flood (1)
AHADID : AHA-FL-2023-000259-PHL | GLIDE Number :

Affected Area/s

  • Almeria
  • Biliran
  • Cabucgayan
  • Caibiran
  • Culaba
  • Kawayan
  • Maripipi
  • Naval
  • Arteche
  • Balangiga
  • Balangkayan
  • Borongan City
  • Can-Avid
  • Dolores
  • General Macarthur
  • Hernani
  • Jipapad
  • Giporlos
  • Guiuan
  • Lawaan
  • Taft
  • Llorente
  • Maslog
  • Maydolong
  • Mercedes
  • Oras
  • Quinapondan
  • Salcedo
  • San Julian
  • San Policarpo
  • Sulat
  • Lope de Vega
  • Allen
  • Biri
  • Bobon
  • Capul
  • Catarman
  • Catubig
  • Gamay
  • Laoang
  • Lapinig
  • Las Navas
  • Lavezares
  • Mapanas
  • Mondragon
  • Palapag
  • Pambujan
  • Rosario
  • San Antonio
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose
  • San Roque
  • San Vicente
  • Silvino Lobos
  • Victoria
  • Calbiga
  • Catbalogan City
  • Daram
  • San Jorge
  • San Jose de Buan
  • Jiabong
  • Marabut
  • Matuguinao
  • San Sebastian
  • Almagro
  • Basey
  • Calbayog City
  • Gandara
  • Hinabangan
  • Motiong
  • Pinabacdao
  • Pagsanghan
  • Paranas
  • Santa Margarita
  • Santa Rita
  • Santo Nino
  • Tagapul-An
  • Talalora
  • Tarangnan
  • Villareal
  • Zumarraga

Description

On 01 March 2023, flooding incidents were reported in the Municipalities of Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Biliran due to the effects of the Northeast Monsoon and Shear Line.

- A total of 16 flooded areas were subsided
- One (1) toppled down electrical post was reported
- A total of 5,642 families/21,446 persons were affected in 33 barangays. Of which, 107 families/360 persons are currently taking shelter in 6 evacuation centers.
- A total of 3 roads were affected (1 not passable)
- One (1) municipality experienced power interruption (restored)
- A total of 7 seaports were affected (all operational)
- A total of 3 municipalities declared class suspension (all resumed)
- A total of 2 municipalities declared work suspension (all resumed)

Detail Event

Inundated Area (km)
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Maximum Flood Depth (cm)
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Highest Impact

0

Dead

0

Missing

0

Injured

21.4K

Affected Person

360

Displaced

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