Pagasa: Four Mindanao regions on flood watch

MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau said on Friday that four regions in Mindanao are on flood watch due to moderate rains and thunderstorms.

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In its advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the following watercourses in the regions may experience flooding:

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in 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.

Region 10 (Northern Mindanao)

• Lanao Del Norte – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Mandulog, Agus, Liangan, and Maranding.
• Misamis Occidental – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Clarin, Palilan, and Aloran.
• Misamis Oriental – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Eastern Cagayan De Oro, Odiongan, Gingoog, Balatukan, Cabulig, Upper/Lower Tagoloan, Middle/Lower Western Cagayan De Oro, Iponan, and Alubijid.
• Bukidnon – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Upper Cagayan De Oro.

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.
• Davao Occidental – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Panglan, Malita, Batanan (Lais, Lawan, Latuan, Calian, Lamita, Lawayon, Culama, Caburan Bi, Maubio, Karabana, Tubayo, Kayapung, Malala, Capisolo, Tanoman Bi, Tanoman Smal, Kalbay, Butua, Nuin, Butula, Baki, Malagupo, Balagona, Batulaki

Region 12 (Soccsksargen)

• Sarangani – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Kalaong, Buayan-Malungon, Lun Padido, Lun Masla, and Glan.
• South Cotabato – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Siquil, Makar, and Banga.
• Sultan Kudarat – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Tian and Kraan.
• North Cotabato – Rivers and its tributaries particularly Libungan, Malasila, Toliman-Dunakling, Maridagao, Kabacan, Muleta, Arakan, Kulaman, Upper Mlang, and Pulangi.

“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 advised to take necessary precautionary measures,” Pagasa added.

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