FLOOD IN THE PHILIPPINES

As early as 2nd week of December 2023, the Southern and Eastern part of Philippines were hit by Tropical Storm “Kabayan” with wind gustiness of 90km/hr, which brought massive flooding in Mindanao provinces. In that weather disturbance, a large number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) left their homes and stayed at the designated evacuation center and spent Christmas holiday at the camp.

As of February 23, 2024, it was reported that a total number of 471,819 families (1,56,339 individuals) in 13 provinces, 71 cities/municipalities and 881 barangays, was affected by the event. CHARIS supported Caritas Philippines with S$30,000. For their emergency response to address immediate essential needs of 465 households (2,325 individuals), affected by flooding in the provinces of Davao Del Norte, Davao De Oro and Davao Oriental, Philippines. To support the communities affected, non-food items such as solar light, hygiene kits, and other essential household items were distributed to affected households.