OCD: 47,220 individuals affected by Dodong, Habagat

OCD: 47,220 individuals affected by Dodong, Habagat

OCD: 47,220 individuals affected by Dodong, Habagat

The Southwest Monsoon enhanced by Tropical Storm Dodong affected 47,220 people or 13,929 households, based on the Office of Civil Defense.

“As of today, 8 a.m., ang apektadong populasyon po ay 47,220 or 13,929 families sa 135 barangays. Ito po ay mostly sa Region 1, 3, Calabarzon, Mimaropa,” mentioned OCD spokesperson Edgar Posadas at a public briefing on Tuesday.

(As of immediately, 8 a.m., the affected inhabitants is 47,220 or 13,929 households in 135 barangays. This is generally in Region 1, 3, Calabarzon, Mimaropa.)

Posadas mentioned that fifty areas within the nation skilled flooding – 22 have been in Region 1, 10 areas in Region 3, and 19 in Region 6.

However, the flooding had subsided in 46 areas.

Based on the newest OCD report, the variety of evacuees elevated barely. The company was nonetheless monitoring and speaking with the native authorities models on the depend.

“We still have 37 evacuation centers catering to 452 families, o 1788 individuals,” he mentioned.

Among the 37 evacuation facilities, twelve have been in Region 3, three have been in Calabarzon, and twenty-two have been in Region 6.

Moreover, the OCD added that the inclement climate had affected 35 roads and 4 bridges in CAR, Region 1, and CALABARZON, however most of those have been repaired and have been now satisfactory to motorists.

Posadas mentioned the OCD had not but obtained any main request for help from the affected areas because the native authorities models have been nonetheless capable of present for the affected people.

He added that the nationwide authorities had allotted P979,306 in help to Region 1, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and Region 6.

“Tayo po ay nakakaranas ng malalakas na pag-ulan, pumasok na rin po ang El Nino, at meron na pa pong isang papasok na weather distrubance na pwedeng maging bagyo. So panatiliin po natin yung paghahanada, patuloy pong makinig sa mga kinauukulan at sumunod po tayo dahil mayroon di po tayong responsibilidad para sa ating kaligtasan at ng ating pamilya,” Posadas suggested the general public.

(We are experiencing heavy rains, El Nino has additionally entered, and there may be nonetheless an incoming climate disturbance that may develop into a hurricane. So let’s preserve making ready, hearken to these in cost and obey as a result of we’re chargeable for our security and the security of our households.) — DVM, GMA Integrated News

Source: www.gmanetwork.com