Pagasa issues Mindanao flood alert

 

MANILA, Philippines — Some regions in Mindanao may experience flooding on Thursday night, the state weather bureau said.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the following areas may experience flooding due to rains.

Region 11 (Davao Region)

• Davao Del Sur – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Davao, Lasang, Bunawan, Matina, Talomo, Lipadas, Tagulaya Sibulan, Digos, and Padada Mainit.
• Davao Del Norte – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Tagum-Libuganon, Tuganay, and Saug.
• Davao Oriental – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Cateel, Dapnan, Baganga Mahan-ub, Manorigao, Caraga, Casaunan, Quinonoan, Bagwan, Mayo, Bitanayan, Sumlog, Tangmoan, Dacongbonwa, Kabasagan, Manay, Maya and Sumlao/Cuabo
• Davao De Oro – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Matiao and Hijo.

Region 13 (Caraga)

• Agusan Del Sur – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Ojot, Wawa, Libang, Maosam, Kasilan, Gibong, Adgaoan, Simulao, Kayonan and Andanan.
• Agusan Del Norte – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Lake-Mainit-Tubay, Asiga, Agusan, Linugos and Cabadbaran

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao

• Lanao Del Sur – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Dapao and Matling.
• Maguindanao – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Nituan, Mindanao, Dalican, Allah, Buluan, Matuber, Mlang and Lower Mlang.

“People living near the mountain slopes and in the low lying areas of the above mentioned river systems and the local disaster risk reduction and management councils concerned are still advised to take necessary precautionary measures,” Pagasa said.