Parts of Mindanao flooded due to rains brought by Vicky

Portions of Mindanao have experienced flooding on Friday due to heavy rains brought by tropical depression Vicky.

According to Real Sorroche’s report on “24 Oras,” authorities earlier ordered the preemptive evacuation of residents in Barangay San Vicente in Cateel, Davao Oriental amid the continuous rise of floodwater in the area.

?The residents also tried to salvage their items and pets as rescuers were unable to enter the barangay as the road leading to the area had become flooded.

Meanwhile, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), police authorities, army troops, and volunteers worked together to remove the fallen trees in the middle of the highway in Lupon, Davao Oriental.

No one was injured in the incident.

Vicky made landfall in Baganga, Davao Oriental at 2 p.m.

Due to things, strong winds and rains were expected over several areas in Mindanao, particularly in Dinagat Island, Surigao Del Norte, and Surigao del Sur.

“Actually, this is only signal number 1. Hindi siya ganon kalakas kasi ang hangin niya ay 45 kilometers per hohur lang hanggang 50. Ito, siya ang pinakamahinang bagyo,” Honey Perez, PAGASA-Davao Station weather observer, said.

The effects of Vicky were already felt in the Caraga region as rains poured in the area.

In Butuan City, some primary roads have become flooded due to the continuous rains.

Meanwhile, the Cagayan de Oro DRRM department is monitoring the water level of the Cagayan de Oro river. Residents in low-lying areas have also been advised to evacuate in case the water level increased.

Kidapawan City also experienced rains due to the Tail-End of a Cold Front and Vicky while several areas in Tagbilaran experienced rains.

Eight houses in Barangay Calantas in Casiguran, Aurora also flooded due to the rains which prevailed overnight. Aside from being a low-lying area, residents also blamed the flood on the lack of good drainage in the area.

Motorists crossing the national highway in Barangay Marikit were also affected due to the flood. -Joahna Lei Casilao/NB, GMA News