Philippines, Storms in Region II and CAR

Issued on 25 October 2020 at 5 PM, PAGASA forecasted that the tail-end of a frontal system will bring moderate to heavy with at times intense rains over Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte. These two weather systems will also bring light to moderate with at times heavy rains over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, Zamboanga Peninsula, Bangsamoro, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and the rest of Visayas. Flooding (including flashfloods), rain-induced landslides, and sediment-laden streamflows (i.e. lahars) may occur during heavy or prolonged rainfall especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards. I. Status of affected persons A total of 1,640 families or 7,138 persons were affected by the heavy rainfall due to Frontal System in 43 barangays in Regions II and CAR II. Status of displaced persons a. Inside evacuation centres There are 631 families or 2,507 persons taking temporary shelter in 27 evacuation centers in Regions II and CAR b. outside evacuation centres A total of 311 families or 1,438 persons have temporarily stayed with their relatives and/or friends in Regions II and CAR III. Assistance provided A total of ₱470,000.00 worth of assistance was provided by DSWD to the affected families The Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) of the DSWD-DRMB continues to closely coordinate with the concerned field offices for significant reports on the status of affected families, assistance, and relief efforts.