Philippines, Flooding in Zamboangan Peninsula (Region IX)
Sep 17, 2023 14:30
Sep 17, 2023 02:30
Location
Coordinate:
7.673516791451, 122.99285940295
Administrative:
Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
Affected Area:
Zamboanga del Sur
Hazard
Main : Flood
Inundated Area (km) = -
Maximum Flood Depth (cm) = -
Secondary : -
Description
On or about 4:30 AM, 17 September 2023, flooding incidents occurred in several barangays of Zamboanga Peninsula due to continuous heavy rains caused by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). On the same date, 2:30 PM, flooded areas have already subsided.
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