Pagasa issues flood warning for 4 Mindanao regions due to rains

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued a flood warning for four regions in Mindanao due to moderate rains and thunderstorms.

Regions affected include the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao with rivers such as Dapao and Matling in Lanao Del Sur and Nituan, Mindanao, Dalican, Allah, Buluan, Matuber, Mlang, and Lower Mlang in Maguindanao at risk.

In Region 10 (Northern Mindanao), areas like Lanao Del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, and Bukidnon are also on alert with rivers such as Mandulog, Agus, Liangan, Maranding, Clarin, Palilan, Aloran, Eastern Cagayan De Oro, Odiongan, Gingoog, Balatukan, Cabulig, Upper/Lower Tagoloan, Middle/Lower Western Cagayan De Oro, Iponan, and Alubijid potentially flooding.

Region 11 (Davao Region) is also at risk with rivers like Davao, Lasang, Bunawan, Matina, Talomo, Lipadas, Tagulaya Sibulan, Digos, Padada Mainit, Tagum-Libuganon, Tuganay, Saug, Cateel, Dapnan, Baganga Mahan-ub, Manorigao, Caraga, Casaunan, Quinonoan, Bagwan, Mayo, Bitanayan, Sumlog, Tangmoan, Dacongbonwa, Kabasagan, Manay, Maya and Sumlao/Cuabo potentially flooding.

Region 12 (Soccsksargen) is also on alert with rivers such as Kalaong, Buayan-Malungon, Lun Padido, Lun Masla, Siquil, Makar, Banga, Tian, Kraan, Libungan, Malasila, Toliman-Dunakling, Maridagao, Kabacan, Muleta, Arakan, Kulaman, Upper Mlang, and Pulangi potentially flooding.

Pagasa advises people living near mountain slopes and low-lying areas to take necessary precautions and be vigilant about potential flooding risks.