Intense floods caused by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) weather system already affected more than 200,000 residents in Maguindanao del Sur, the National Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday.
According to its latest report, the flood-stricken individuals were equivalent to 46,735 families in 121 barangays across the province.
The NDRRMC also said that a total of 6,115 persons or 1,233 families are currently staying inside eight evacuation centers, waiting for the floodwaters to subside. Most of the affected residents have sought temporary shelters elsewhere.
As of this posting, a total of 111 areas in Maguindanao del Sur reported serious flooding. Four roads and one bridge in the province were rendered impassable because of the ongoing weather phenomenon.
“Since 14 May 2025, Mindanao has been experiencing cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ. This resulted in flashfloods in several municipalities in Maguindanao del Sur,” the NDRRMC said.