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NDRRMC Update: Effects of Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) as of 07 August 2015, 8:00 PM

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I. SITUATION OVERVIEW

Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affected Regions VII, X, and XII since 30 July 2015 until 05 August 2015. Moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms were experienced resulting to flashfloods, landslides, and flooding especially in the low-lying areas.

II. EFFECTS

A. Incidents Monitored

"1. Landslide/Flashflood Incidents in Jagna, Bohol (Region VII)

• At around 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 4 August 2015, landslide/erosion and flashfloods incidents occurred due to nine (9) hours of non-stop heavy rains in the Municipality of Jagna, Bohol affecting eight (8) barangays, namely: Cabungaan, Canjulao, Cambugason, Pagina, Pangdan, Poblacion, Tejero and Tubod Monte. No casualties are reported.

"2. Flashflood Incident in Valencia City, Bukidnon (Region X)

• At around 2:30 PM, 04 August 2015, a flashflood incident occurred in Valencia City, Bukidnon due to heavy rains and isolated thunderstorms resulting to the deaths of nine (9) people.