Over 300 people evacuated as water level in Misamis Occidental river rose

More than 300 individuals were evacuated after the water level at Layawan River in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental rose following continuous rains.

The river reportedly overflowed, and the water entered some houses in Barangay Villaflor.

The evacuees from different barangays are taking shelter at evacuation centers.

Classes were also suspended in all levels in public and private schools on Friday, November 29, 2024.

“Kagabi pa nag-ulan na then mohunong og kadyot then padayon og pag-ulan-ulan pero sa report kaganina, kusog ang ulan, kusog ang hangin didto sa kabukiran nato. Mao na, posible nga ang tubig gikan sa kabukiran,” Oroquieta City Mayor Lemuel Acosta, said.

(It started raining last night then stopped for a while then continued to rain again, heavy rain, strong winds from the mountains.Yes, it's possible that the water from the mountains.)

Misamis Occidental Governor Henry Oaminal has ordered the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) to monitor the situation.

The local government urged residents to stay vigilant and follow authorities if preemptive evacuation is implemented.—GMA Regional TV News