The Davao City Council through the recommendation of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has placed 23 barangays in Davao City under State of Calamity on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Through Resolution No. 01-2024 Series of 2024 or a resolution declaring some barangays in Davao City under a state of calamity due to mass flooding and mass wasting incidences brought about by the trough of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting the Davao Region and to the allocation of the 30 percent Quick Response Fund (QRF) CY 2024 of Davao City as assistance to the families and individuals affected by these calamities.
As per data gathered and submitted by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), 16 barangays have been subjected to flooding incidences, and seven barangays for mass wasting occurrences affecting thousands of families and individuals namely Lasang, San Isidro, Bunawan Proper, Brgy. 1-A, Brgy. 2-A, Brgy. 5-A, Brgy. 8-A; Bgry. 9-A; Brgy. 10-A, Brgy. 19-B, Matina Crossing, Maa, Tigatto, Waan, New Carmen, and Tambobong.
For landslide, affected barangays were Marilog Proper, Salaysay, Tamugan, Lamanan, Saloy, Malabog, and Paquibato Proper.
From the P109 million approved QRF, P84, 350,000 is allocated for the 23 barangays while P19 million is for wellness packages for the victims.
The remaining P6,100,000 is allocated by the city as financial assistance for the affected provinces.
On January 29, 2024, the Davao River, Bunawan River, and Lasang River were monitored as Code Red while the Talomo River was at Orange Level and the Matina and Lipadas Rivers under Yellow and Safe Level, respectively.
The incessant rains have caused the rivers to eventually overflow and caused mass wasting in many barangays in the city.
