7 barangays in Dipolog flooded due to non-stop rains
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7 barangays in Dipolog flooded due to non-stop rains
Dynah Diestro,
ABS-CBN News
Published Dec 05, 2016 04:52 PM PHT
DIPOLOG CITY - A total of 398 families were affected by flooding in Dipolog City over the weekend.
DIPOLOG CITY - A total of 398 families were affected by flooding in Dipolog City over the weekend.
Residents of Barangays Lugdungan, Turno, Estaka, Minaog, Dicayas, Sta. Isabel and Biasong were affected by floods brought about by non-stop rains in the city.
Residents of Barangays Lugdungan, Turno, Estaka, Minaog, Dicayas, Sta. Isabel and Biasong were affected by floods brought about by non-stop rains in the city.
City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Thata Manguila said the affected areas are low lying barangays located near the river.
City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Thata Manguila said the affected areas are low lying barangays located near the river.
CDRRMO called for pre-emptive evacuation Sunday afternoon as the water continues to rise.
CDRRMO called for pre-emptive evacuation Sunday afternoon as the water continues to rise.
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"We want to make sure that everyone's safe," Manguila said.
"We want to make sure that everyone's safe," Manguila said.
There are some individuals, however, who refused to evacuate. Residents also returned to their homes early Monday.
There are some individuals, however, who refused to evacuate. Residents also returned to their homes early Monday.
CDRRMO has yet to assess the amount of damage on property.
CDRRMO has yet to assess the amount of damage on property.
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