MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Dec. 17 (PIA) -– The heavy rains coupled with strong winds caused by ‘Sendong’ last night has brought havoc to agricultural properties in the province.
Provincial Information Officer Nasser Ganda said the damage of Sendong were mostly against properties such as houses, agricultural land and farm animals.
“But we cannot estimate the cost of damage as of this time yet,” he said.
He further said that no other casualty was noted except the two persons who were reportedly missing in Kapai town this morning.
Aside from Kapai, other towns severely affected by floods are Bubong, Ditsaan Ramain, Taraka, Poona Bayabao and Mulondo.
However, he said that the impact of Sendong in the province is still manageable.
Meanwhile, the 103rd Infantry Brigade headed by Col. Daniel Lucero are sending 100 soldiers to Iligan City as an augmentation volunteers to help in the rescue and recovery operations in the city.
The 103rd Infantry Brigade is based in Kampo Ranao, this city.
The troops will also be bringing the speedboats of the Brigade.
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