MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Mindanao may experience flooding from rains brought by a low pressure area (LPA) 400 kilometers west northwest of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. In its advisory on Friday, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration identified the following areas where flooding may occur: Region 11 (Davao Region) Davao Del Sur – Davao, Lasang, Bunawan, Matina, Talomo, Lipadas, Tagulaya Sibulan, Digos, and Padada Mainit Davao De Oro – Matiao and Hij Davao Del Norte – Tagum-Libuganon, Tuganay, and Saug Davao Occidental – Panglan, Malita, Batanan (Lais, Lawan, Latuan, Calian, Lamita, Lawayon, Culama, Caburan Bi, Maubio, Karabana, Tubayo, Kayapung, Malala, Capisolo, Tanoman Bi, Tanoman Smal, Kalbay, Butua, Nuin, Butula, Baki, Malagupo, Balagona, Batulaki Davao Oriental – Cateel, Dapnan, Baganga Mahan-ub, Manorigao, Caraga, Casaunan, Quinonoan, Bagwan, Mayo, Bitanayan, Sumlog, Tangmoan, Dacongbonwa, Kabasagan, Manay, Maya and Sumlao/Cuabo Region 12 (Caraga) Surigao Del Sur – Cantilan, Carac-An, Tandag, Tago, Hubo-Oteiza, Hinatuan, and Bislig Agusan Del Sur – Ojot, Wawa, Libang, Maosam, Kasilan, Gibong, Adgaoan, Simulao, Kayonan and Andanan Agusan Del Norte – Lake-Mainit-Tubay, Asiga, Agusan, Linugos and Cabadbaran. The bulletin also told residents in low-lying areas, as well as those who live on mountain slopes, to take precautions. RELATED STORIES: Pagasa declares end of ‘habagat’ season Expect good Friday weather in most of PH, says Pagasa APL
