OCD in its report said in Davao de Oro, a total of 288 families have been affected by the flooding due to continuous rainfall. In Davao Oriental, the weather disturbance displaces 106 families and are currently staying at the province's respective evacuation centers.
As of 1 p.m Wednesday, 15 barangays (villages) of these provinces were affected by flooding. Landslide incidents were also reported in 12 barangays in Davao de Oro and Oriental with no significant damage or casualty recorded yet.
OCD also reported that three roads in Davao de Oro are unpassable to any types of vehicles due to landslides, likewise three roads in Davao Oriental are not passable because of landslides and flooding.
The Philippine Coast Guard Southeastern Mindanao also reported that two persons have been reported missing in a landslide in Sitio Panlaisan, Brgy. Pichon, Caraga, Davao Oriental on Tuesday morning, Jan. 30.
OCD, meanwhile, recorded 44 local government units in the region have declared suspension of classes and work, including Davao City due to heavy rains brought about by the trough of LPA.
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) earlier issued weather advisory number 4, indicating that the trough of the low pressure area may bring significant amount of rains within the next three days in various areas, including Davao Region.
Members of Philippine Coast Guard in Davao de Oro help residents in Purok 4, Barangay Bucana, Maco, Davao de Oro to evacuate their place due to flooding caused by trough of a low pressure area. Photo from PCG