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Philippines

Incidents Monitored Covering the period of 261700H - 270800H February 2013

Attachments

  1. INITIAL REPORT ON FLOODING INCIDENT AT KABACAN, NORTH COTABATO PROVINCE

SITUATION OVERVIEW:

• On 19 February 2013, heavy rains occurred in Bukidnon Province which caused the overflowing of Pulangi River, Kabacan on 20 February 2013

• Said incident caused flooding to seven (7) low-lying barangays of Kabacan

• There were no major damages and casualties, however a total number of 2,952 families were affected

• Water level at Pulangi River is still increasing and more barangays are still expected to be affected