Source: Bangsamoro Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (BDRRMC)

I. Situation Overview

On June 20, 2023, at 07:00 PM, Mindanao PAGASA Regional Services Division (PRSD) issued Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 1 due to the current Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. The advisory included the provinces of Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, and the SGA clusters in the BARMM.

General Flood Advisories (GFA) for the region were also issued by DOST-PAGASA, due to the heavy rainfall. The said advisories indicated that the current weather disturbance may affect some of the river systems, particularly in Lanao del Sur and the Maguindanao provinces as well as can trigger flashfloods.

Various LGUs within the abovementioned provinces reported having experienced heavy rains following the advisories issued by PAGASA. This resulted in flashflood incidents that affected families residing in low-lying and flood-prone areas. The inclement weather persisted until June 21, 2023, and Heavy Rainfall Warning advisories were again issued by Mindanao PRSD which still included the same provinces and/or areas in BARMM.

 

II. Effects

A.   INCIDENTS MONITORED

As of June 22,2023, 08:00AM

  • Continues Heavy Rainfall has resulted in heavy flooding and overflowing of rivers especially in the Municipalities of Pagalungan, Datu Montawal, and Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, BARMM.
  • The said heavy flooding had started on the night of June 20, 2023 (Ampatuan) and on the morning of June 21, 2023 (Datu Montawal and Pagalungan).
  • Residents of the affected Municipalities choose to stay in their homes after the incident happened.
  • As of noon, the water level subsided in some areas but there are still houses and a school submerged in flood water (brgy. Malatimon, Ampatuan).

B.   AFFECTEDPOPULATION/DISPLACEMENT

As of June 22, 2023, 08:00AM

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C.   CASUALTIES/INJURED/DEATH

As of June 22 , 2023, 08:00 AM

  • No reported casualties as of the time

D.   DAMAGES

AsofJune22,2023,08:00AM

  • Damages on Agricultural Crops (in the affected Municipalities) were reported. (Figures and Details to follow: ongoing assessment/validations)

 

 

III. Actions Taken

A. Bangsamoro Rapid Emergency Action on Disaster Incidence (READi)

  • 24/7 release of weather
  • Rescue Team on standby for possible
  • Continuous monitoring of the incident through MDRRMOs of affected Municipalities of the BARMM Region;
  • Provided 500 food packs to Kabacan & Carmen SGA

B. LGU/MDRRMO Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur

  • Coordinated with Bangsamoro READi and other concerned Agencies regarding the incident and submitted SitRep;
  • MDRRM Operation Center activated;
  • Conduct Assessments and validations on the areas affected;
  • Continuous monitoring of the

C. LGU/MDRRMO Datu Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur

  • Coordinated with Bangsamoro READi and other concerned Agencies regarding the incident and submitted SitRep;
  • Continuous dissemination of weather forecasts and monitoring of the

D. LGU/MDRRMO Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur

  • Coordinated with Bangsamoro READi and other concerned Agencies regarding the incident and submitted SitRep;
  • Continuous monitoring of their

E.  LGU/MDRRMO Paglat, Maguindanao del Sur

  • Conducted initial assessment;
  • Plan to conduct relief distribution (June 21-25, 2023) and to conduct a Medical mission to the affected families.

F.    LGU/MDRRMO/MSSD, Sultan sa Barongis, Mag. Del Sur

  • Possible conduct of relief distribution to the affected

G.   Special Geographic Area Development Authority (SGADA)

  • Coordinated with Bangsamoro READi;
  • Ongoing validation of affected Barangays in the