More than 32,000 individuals, or over 9,000 families, have been affected by Tropical Storm Basyang in Misamis Oriental, as continuous rains triggered flooding and raised landslide threats across the province.
Data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) as of 10:00 a.m. on February 6 showed that nine municipalities and two cities were affected, prompting local disaster response units to remain on sustained alert.
Among the municipalities, Talisayan, Misamis Oriental recorded the highest number of affected residents at 4,081 individuals. Gingoog City logged the largest overall impact, with 21,283 residents affected.
Provincial authorities said local government units continue to respond through relief distribution, monitoring of evacuation centers, and ongoing assessment of flood- and landslide-prone areas. Provincial Information Officer Joanne Tabique said relief goods are being distributed to affected families at the barangay level.
Despite the weakening of the weather system, intermittent to heavy rains continue to affect several parts of the province, prompting disaster teams to remain on heightened readiness.
In Cagayan de Oro City, more than 643 families, or 2,298 individuals, have sought shelter in evacuation centers, according to City Information Officer Jade Adeser.
During a livestream briefing on Thursday, City Spokesperson Janboy Actub said Mayor Rolando Uy had extended assistance to the four casualties of a landslide incident in Sambulawan, Agusan, which occurred Thursday night.
City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD) head Nick Joaquin Jabagat said barangay officials had earlier conducted “rekoreda,” or community warnings, to alert residents to the possible effects of Tropical Storm Basyang.
CDRRMD data showed that Barangay Agusan recorded the highest number of evacuees with 500 individuals, followed by Barangay Bugo with 130.
As of press time, intermittent to heavy rains continued in parts of Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City, with residents advised to remain cautious and follow local advisories.
Meanwhile, the Department of Science and Technology–PAGASA reported that as of 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Basyang had weakened into a tropical depression and was approaching Bohol.
Authorities, however, warned that residual rains and saturated ground conditions still pose risks of flooding and landslides.
