Classes and work were suspended while several families were forced to flee their homes due to flash floods that hit some areas in Mindanao.

At least 13 families in Barangays Tabon and Mangagoy in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur were evacuated amid the chest-deep floodwaters on Monday, January 29, 2024.

Members of the Coast Guard Station Surigao del Sur and other concerned agencies launched a rescue operation in flooded areas.

Flood victims were taken to safety and are now staying temporarily at the evacuation center.

Classes in elementary and high school levels are suspended on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, due to the prevailing bad weather condition.

Several areas in Davao Oriental also experienced flooding due to the trough of the low pressure area (LPA) including Barangay San Miguel in Cateel town.

Authorities are also monitoring the water level of the river at the Matiao Bridge near Matiao Elementary School and Matiao Bridge near a hotel in Barangay Matiao, Mati City including Caraga Bridge in Caraga town.

Rescue teams have been deployed to evacuate affected residents in the flooded communities.

The LGUs that suspended classes include Mati City and the towns of Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, Manay, Caraga, San Isidro, Boston, Tarragona, Banaybanay, and Lupon.

Meanwhile, several landslides were reported in the towns of Maragusan and Monkayo in Davao de Oro.

Affected areas include Barangays New Manay, Cambagang, and Paloc in Maragusan; and Barangays Mt. Diwata and Upper Ulip in Monkayo.

Clearing operations continue in areas affected by landslides.