Philippines, Flooding in Zamboanga del Norte (Region IX)

Issued on 06 October 2025 at around 4:00 AM, partly cloudy skies with scattered
rains and thunderstorms may have brought possible flash floods or landslides due to
moderate to at times heavy rains caused by Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
in Zamboanga Peninsula and BARMM.
On the same day, a flooding incident occurred in Brgy. Matunoy, Gutalac,
Zamboanga del Norte, caused by continuous heavy rainfall associated with the
prevailing effects of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). As a result, affected
families were displaced and sought refuge with their friends, relatives and on higher
grounds. They returned to their respective homes once the water subsided.
Relative to the incident, the Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD), through Field Office IX, immediately coordinated with the Local
Government Unit (LGU) of Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte, to assess the situation
and provide necessary assistance. Hygiene kits were distributed to the affected
families and individuals as part of the initial relief efforts.