OCD 11 reported Sunday that incidents occurred on December 26, 2024, at around 9:21 p. m particularly in the municipalities of Davao Occidental, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental.
According to Karlo Alexei Puerto, OCD 11 Information officer said that all injured and missing individuals are residents of Davao Occidental caused by severe flooding.
The report indicates that 13 areas in these provinces experienced flooding, although all reported floodwaters have since subsided.
The agency's data showed, as of 6 a.m (Dec. 29) , 4,589 families or 18,452 individuals, were affected by the severe weather. Of the number, 760 families or 3, 3,236 persons are currently residing in seven evacuation centers (ECs) in these provinces while 30 families with 133 persons are staying outside these facilities.
OCD also reported that infrastructure damage has been significant, with 3 road sections and 4 bridges affected. At present one road section and two bridges remain impassable in Davao Occidental.
The power supply was also interrupted in some municipalities.
Meanwhile, 547 houses were also reportedly damaged in Davao Occidental: 234 completely destroyed and 313 partially affected. Another 13 infrastructures have also been damaged.
OCD 11 has been actively monitoring these areaa for potential augmentation of response teams and relief assistance.
The agency continues to coordinate efforts to ensure the safety and support of affected residents as recovery efforts are initiated.