As Oroquieta City prepares to welcome 2025, the city’s key areas are experiencing heightened concern due to persistent rains and rising water levels. According to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), the water level in the Layawan River has reached mid-orange, indicating a warning level that demands vigilance.
Courtesy of People of Oroquieta.
The province of Misamis Occidental, including Oroquieta City, is currently grappling with moderate to heavy rains this evening, December 31. These rains are attributed to the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which is affecting Mindanao.
Several areas in the province are feeling the impact of the heavy rains, including Bonifacio, Tangub City, Ozamis City, Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Aloran, Oroquieta City, Panaon, Jimenez, Sinacaban, Tudela, Clarin, Baliangao, Calamba, Plaridel, and Lopez Jaena. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation and urging residents in flood-prone and low-lying areas to take precautionary measures.
The CDRRMO has advised the public to stay updated on weather bulletins and be prepared for possible evacuation if conditions worsen. Communities along riverbanks and near waterways are particularly advised to remain alert as water levels could rise further with continued rainfall.
As 2025 approaches, the city remains on high alert to ensure the safety of its residents amid the challenging weather conditions. Emergency response teams are on standby, ready to provide assistance as needed.