Floods force evacuations in Cagayan de Oro for second time this week
Floods forced evacuations in Cagayan de Oro for the second time this week on Wednesday, October 19.
Rivers and creeks overflowed, prompting families to seek safety in evacuation centers in Gusa, Cugman, Tablon, and FS Catanico.
The previous round of flooding occurred on Sunday, October 16, affecting eastern areas of the city and neighboring Tagoloan town in Misamis Oriental, with close to 2,000 people evacuating their homes.
On Monday, October 17, Mayor Rolando Uy suspended classes in eastern parts of Cagayan de Oro due to flooding, which also caused road closures and power outages.
Floodwaters destroyed farms and swept small houses, leaving many families displaced.
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