Philippines Mindanao Response

Situation Update on Flooding No. 4

21 June 2011

This report is issued by OCHA Sub-office in Mindanao, the Philippines. This special report covers the flooding situation in Central Mindanao.

I.

SITUATION OVERVIEW

PAGASA today reported that Tropical Depression Egay has moved out of the country, however, another Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated at 710 km west of Visayas which is expected to bring scattered rain showers across the country. To date, the spate of continuous rains and the previous weather disturbances have already caused flooding and flashfloods in ten provinces and five cities of Mindanao. NDRRMC today reported that 135, 921 families (703,199 persons) have been affected in Mindanao. In Cotabato City and the adjacent municipalities of Maguindanao, flooding was aggravated by clogged waterways due to an accumulation of water hyacinths in Rio Grande de Mindanao from the Liguasan Marsh. NDRRMC Update (21 June) AFFECTED POPULATION per Region. Region Provinces Municipality City Brgys. Affected Families X XI Bukidnon Compostela Valley Davao del Norte Davao del Sur XII North Cotabato Sultan Kudarat South Cotabato Cotabato City ARMM Maguindanao Lanao del Sur Sulu Total 10 20 13 1 59 5 179 124 4 575 135,921 703,199 53,899 11,788 327,816 58,940 13 1 2 1 1 151 5 4 47 37,557 2,744 190 21,362 186,560 13,720 950 76,154 3 1 2 3 1 1 1 16 5 30 10 2,012 31 3,662 2,676 Person 11,928 155 18,310 8,666

Figures are from May 31 to June 19, 2011.

On 20 June the Cotabato City Office on Social Welfare and Development Services (OSWDS) reported 34 of the 37 barangays were already affected by flooding. A total of 22,065 families (74,311 persons) are affected and remain home-based; while, 7,987 families (23,658 people) are displaced and have sought temporary shelter at 28 Evacuation Centres (ECs). The City Government provided relief assistance (packs of rice and water containers), as well as other local private organizations and NGOs. A call for further assistance has been issued by the City Government due to extent of floods.
The mission of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is to mobilise and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors.

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OCD ARMM (19 June) reported that 21 municipalities (179 barangays) in Maguindanao with 53,899 families (327,816 individuals) have been affected by floods. In total, 82 schools, 304 houses, 241 stores and2 markets have been damaged in Maguindanao. In Lanao del Sur nine municipalities (120 barangays), with 4,535 families (22,675 individuals) have been affected. Jolo has four affected barangays. The following figures are indicative only. More comprehensive information will be released upon completion of the Damage Assessment Needs Analysis (DANA).
Locations Region ARMM ARMM Region XII Region XII Province Maguindanao Lanao del Sur SOCCSKSARGEN Cotabato City
(reported at Region XII)

Number of Affected People No. of ECs Inside ECs Home- based Total 53,899 22,675 45 28 30,828 7,987 families
(with 23,658 dependents)

257,795 22,065 families

(74,311 dependents)

288,623

II.

HUMANITARIAN NEEDS AND RESPONSES

Evacuation Centre at Notre Dame Village, Cotabato

The MHT met yesterday (20 June) and discussed the flooding situation affecting central Mindanao. Cluster leads provided interim inputs based on initial information and observations The results of DANA assessment are still being consolidated. There will be initial report by Friday WASH Water contamination is aserious issue facing the affected villages. Six temporary camps were under water. UNICEF dispatched non-food relief assistance such as tarpaulins (4978 Evacuation Centre at Notre Dame Village. Photo taken by OCHA. pcs), blankets (5526 pcs), plastic mats (3500pcs) to DSWD in response to flooding in Maguindanao. ACF Cotabato coordinated with OSWDS Cotabato City, and distributed non-food relief assistance (780 jerry cans, hyposol and tarpaulin for communal use) on 16-17 June at various evacuation sites in Cotabato City. CCCM Camp management is considered a priority need. DSWD and volunteers, are providing manpower support , however, there is a need to strengthen the support capacity on camp management and coordination. Child Protection (Sub-Cluster) all child protection (CP) working groups were activated in order to develop a strategy and a response mechanism to the floods including the development of a CP network and psychosocial activities. Food Field assessments have been completed and priority areas will be identified. WFP, together with DSWD, will provide information in the next two days. Interventions could include food distribution, Food for Work, and clearing of sewage and drainage chanels. Health Incidence of diarrhoea has been reported in the camps. Five teams are conducting the DANA assessment. DOH distributed oral dehydration salt and chlorine for water treatment. Nutrition The general SAM level is 10% in Maguindanao. The clusterIt recommended infant feeding in emergencies. WFP also is targeting 6-23 months supplementary feeding and will work with Save the Children. Protection MinHRAC shared their field report, highlighting the less visible displacements in Cotabato City; these residents are encamped in interior areas (at the diversion road), and could be reached by a canoe.
The mission of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is to mobilise and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors.

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GBV GBV volunteers will be incorporated in the planned training by UNICEF on camp coordination. A culture of silence around GBV issues is still strong in this region. As a result there is a need to disseminate more information to raise the profile. Education The cluster conducted a rapid assessment using the DANA tool in different affected schools in Maguindanao and North Cotabato. The assessment results indicate most schools along the river banks are affected. Early Recovery Cluster members participated in the DANA and identified the damage of 847 houses and 14 dikes. It remains difficult to access and assess the inner barangays. Dikes are required in most of the areas around Rio Grande. Municipal DRRMCs also requires additional capacity. Coordination Requires strengthening within the City Government of Cotabato. OCHA met with the City officials and presented its support services on coordination and information management in behalf of humanitarian community. OCHA pDarticipate in a coordination meeting at OSWDS today at 0900h in Cotabato City hall. The DANA assessment teams met today at the ORG to feedback and consolidate the DANA results. Next coordination meeting with OSWDS will be on 23 June at 0900h in Cotabato City hall.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Cotabato City, Mindanao: Mr. Muktar Farah, Head of Sub-Office Tel: +63 64 421 7932 / Mobile: +63 917 587 8179 / Email: muktar@un.org OCHA Philippines Email: ochaphilippines@un.org For more information on the humanitarian response in the Philippines, Please visit: http://www.un.org.ph/response

The mission of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is to mobilise and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors.

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