Shearline affects over 70k families in Mindanao

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported that more than 70,000 families or over 270,000 individuals in Davao and Caraga regions are being affected by the shearline, but assured that it remains manageable at the regional and local levels.

Based on the latest data provided by the agency, the shearline has already displaced close to 10,000 families. Of this number, over 4,000 have sought temporary shelter in different evacuation centers, while more than 5,000 have chosen to stay outside the evacuation facilities.

The OCD continuously monitors and coordinates with its regional counterparts and other government agencies on the impacts of the shearline and response operations to ensure that necessary support will be extended to the affected areas.

OCD Davao Region and Caraga remain on Blue Alert status due to the weather disturbance.

Flooding incidents and landslides were reported in Surigao Del Sur and Agusan Del Sur, Davao de Oro, and Davao del Norte.

Still subject to validation, shearline-induced landslides have left seven dead and two injured in Monkayo Davao de Oro.

Meanwhile, Asuncion, Davao del Norte, as well as Sta. Josefa, Loreto, and Veruele in Agusan del Sur were placed under state of calamity due to massive flooding.

Some classes were also suspended in Surigao Del Sur, Agusan Del Sur,  Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, and Davao City.

Other national government agencies involved in response operations remain on standby for the augmentation of resources and assistance to the affected areas.

A total of PP6.5 million worth of assistance has been provided by the government to the affected families so far.

Emergency alerts and warning messages are being disseminated regularly through various channels to caution the communities.

Shearline is the convergence of the cold northeast monsoon and warm winds, triggering rains that can cause flooding and landslides.