MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Dec. 5 (PIA) -- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is currently undertaking damage and needs assessment (DANA) after typhoon Pablo hit some parts of the region yesterday.
Three teams were dispatched in the province and one in Maguindanao to determine the extent of effect of the typhoon in the areas.
Initial reports from the RDRRMC said typhoon Pablo brought heavy rains and strong winds in the province, causing electricity shutdown and flooding in Bubong, Ramain, Mulondo, and Taraka.
Two bridges located in the towns of Malabang and Kapai were also destroyed by the floods.
The Narciso Ramos Highway (Kapatagan-Balabagan-Malabang road) and the road network going to Butig town were not passable due to flooding.
Provincial Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr. with the members of the provincial DRRMC is also conducting an on-site inspection in the affected municipalities.
The provincial government likewise dispatched trucks to help in the evacuation.
Adiong also issued an order for doctors and mobile clinic to go around the municipalities and check on the affected families.
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