The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in the Davao Region reported that 20 individuals sustained injuries, and two others remain missing following floods and landslides that struck Davao Occidental, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental. The calamities were triggered by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) on December 26, 2024.
According to official reports, the disaster affected 3,446 families or 13,979 individuals. Among those displaced, 816 families are currently sheltered in 10 evacuation centers, while 30 families opted to stay outside the designated facilities. Relief operations are ongoing to assist these affected communities.
The calamity caused damage to 317 homes, leaving many families to rebuild from the devastation. Additionally, one municipality experienced power outages, further compounding the difficulties faced by residents.
Infrastructure also suffered significant damage, with one major road and two bridges rendered impassable, disrupting transportation and supply lines in the region.
The OCD-Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) XI is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating relief efforts to provide aid and support to affected families. Search and rescue operations are underway to locate the two missing individuals, while relief assistance continues to reach the victims.
Authorities have assured the public of their commitment to addressing the needs of those impacted and mitigating further risks as the region works towards recovery.