KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — At least 50 houses made of light and semi-concrete materials were destroyed by strong winds that came during a heavy downpour in Tacurong City in Sultan Kudarat on Tuesday, April 9. ADVERTISEMENTThe heavy downpour occurred just as the city, like most areas in the country, was experiencing a dry spell brought on by the “weak” El Niño. “Clearing operations are still ongoing as of 7 p.m. Tuesday,” the Tacurong City CDRRMO said in a statement. Tacurong City Mayor Lina Montilla directed the city disaster office to continue the clearing operations whenever possible. She also ordered the city social welfare office to attend to the emergency needs of the affected families.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 09, 2019 19:18 UTC