Classes in all levels, both private and public, have been suspended in this flood-stricken city and nearby Maguindanao towns starting Wednesday, officials said. Mayor Bruce Matabalao announced the …
Typhoon ‘Paeng’ destroyed several bridges in the affected areas of the Bangsamoro Autonmous Region in Muslim Mindanao, including this bridge linking Upi and Datu Blah towns in Maguindanao del Norte. Residents and the police and Marine troops assisting in the delivery or relief goods from the Bangsamoro Government have to cross to the other side on foot. MindaNews photo by FERDINANDH B. CABRERA
Thirty-six of Cotabato City’s 37 villages have been affected by floods spawned by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng last week, affecting 67,956 households or 337,980 individuals.In Upi, Maguindanao, government works and classes at all levels were also suspended starting Wednesday until Nov. 4 as recovery efforts continue following the floods wrought by Paeng.
Through the BARMM Rapid Emergency Action on Disaster Incidence , the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government reported that 402 houses were partially damaged and 339 destroyed. Personnel from the BARMM’s Ministry of Public Works have also been repairing damaged roads and bridges with the help of offices from the Department of Public Works and Highways in nearby regions that sent heavy equipment to help in the recovery works.
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