Floods displace 282 families in 12 villages in Catarman, Northern Samar

TACLOBAN CITY --- Floods have displaced 282 families or 1,280 individuals in 12 barangays in Catarman, Northern Samar due to heavy rains spawned by Tropical Depression "Usman." The families have been staying in the town's auditorium after floods hit Barangay Yakal, Narra, Ipil-ipil, Bangkerohan, Dalakit, Talisay, Baybay, Molave, Macagtas, Abad Santos, Casoy, and Mabolo. Emeral Guevarra said only nine out of 55 barangays in the town were not affected by the worst flooding to hit Catarman in recent years. Landslides were also reported in Barangay Macagtas, Sitio Tabor of UEP (University of Eastern Philippines) 3 and Sitio Tabor of UEP 1 and Purok 7 of Barangay Doa Polqueria. Se...

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