Massive flooding from heavy rains hits areas in Mindanao

Several areas in Mindanao were affected by massive flooding due to heavy rains brought about by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).

Authorities evacuated at least 200 residents in Glan, Sarangani from flood due to the heavy rains , according to Jamie Santos’ “24 Oras” weekend report on Saturday.

Meanwhile, residents of Barangay Talomo in Davao City were also evacuated to safer grounds after the rain swollen Talomo River overflowed.

In Davao City's Barangay Mintal, floodwaters quickly reached chest level,  forcing authorities to use rescue boats to transport the affected residents.

In Tawi-Tawi province, some areas in the municipality of Bongao experienced heavy rains for five hours, which caused flooding of several roads.

State weather bureau PAGASA said the ITCZ brought scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Friday. —LBG, GMA News