ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Sept. 1, 2012) – Hundreds of families were affected by flash floods Saturday in the southern Philippine port city of Zamboanga, but there were no reports of casualties, authorities said.
It said at least 5 houses were destroyed by the rampaging waters in Curuan district, east of Zamboanga, due to heavy rains brought about by the low pressure area in Mindanao.
Villagers said the water rose up to a meter and submerged many areas in Curuan.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration earlier warned about possible flash floods and landslides due to heavy rains. (Mindanao Examiner. With a report from Ely Dumaboc)
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