A total of 266,340 people have been displaced in Maguindanao provinces due to heavy rains triggered by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Thursday.
Maguindanao del Norte reported 6,010 affected individuals across six areas. Meanwhile, Maguindanao del Sur saw a rise in flooded zones from 111 to 120, bringing its affected population to 260,330.
At least 6,115 evacuees are currently staying in eight designated evacuation centers across both provinces.
The Office of Civil Defense Emergency Operations Center remains on blue alert in response to ongoing weather threats. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as rainfall persists, posing risks of further displacement and damage.
