At least 11 barangays situated near the Davao River were submerged in floodwaters where 2,064 families or 6,931 individuals were troubled by the rain showers or thunderstorms.
The affected Barangays include 5-A, Maa, 19-B, Tigatto, Buhangin, Waan, Matina Crossing, 8-A, 10-A, 9-A, and Barangay 76-A.
City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) Head Alfredo Baloran said that there are no casualties recorded because people heeded an early warning of pre-emptive evacuation at past 9 p.m., Wednesday.
The city was able to utilize a total of 18 evacuation sites for the safety of the displaced families. While some of the affected families have gradually returned to their homes, others need to stay in the evacuation centers because some areas are still flooded.
Baloran said the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) has dispatched the city government's mobile kitchens to give hot meals to the affected families sheltered at the evacuation centers.
Some barangays have also conducted community cooking to serve hot meals, he added.
Baloran continuously advised Dabawenyos, especially those living in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas, to be vigilant because the inclement weather conditions will continue even during the dry season.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) earlier forecasted that the city will experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Visayas and Mindanao.
Photos: Lyndon Ancajas of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
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