BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Summer Capital experienced significant impacts from the Southwest Monsoon, which was intensified by Typhoon ‘Carina’, internationally name ‘Gaemi’.
As of July 26, a report from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWdDO) headed by Liza Bulayungan revealed that a total of 96 families, consisting of 422 individuals, were affected by the weather disturbance.
Fortunately, there were no reported casualties, injuries, or missing persons due to the calamity.
The hardest-hit barangays included Irisan, with 26 families (132 individuals) affected; Campo Filipino, with seven families (30 individuals); Lower Magsaysay, with seven families (29 individuals); Pinsao Proper, with six families (37 individuals); and Dontogan, with five families (24 individuals) affected.
The CSWDO reported that five displaced families, comprising 16 individuals, sought shelter in two evacuation centers located in San Luis and Lucnab barangays.
Additionally, 25 displaced families (137 individuals) opted to stay with relatives, neighbors, or friends.
Meanwhile, 66 families (289 individuals) who were not displaced were also provided with assistance.
All affected families received food and non-food items from the city government, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and other organizations.
The CSWDO’s report highlighted that 14 houses and properties suffered partial damage due to the heavy rains that battered the city over several days.
The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) issued a situational report as of 11 PM on July 25, detailing the extent of the damage caused by the calamity.
The report indicated that there were 15 landslides, 12 fallen trees or branches, five instances of clogged drainage systems, and 19 electrical issues, including dangling wires, sparking wires, blown transformers, and fallen electrical posts.
CDRRMO head, Engr. Charles Carame, confirmed that minor land displacements, particularly those on private properties, had been promptly addressed.
The city continues its efforts to provide relief and ensure the safety and well-being of its residents as it recovers from the effects of the monsoon.