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Philippines: NDCC update progress report re the flashflood incidents in regions II, III, and CAR due to heavy rains caused by tail-end of a cold front

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References: OCD Regional Centers II, Ill, and CAR

I. Background

Heavy rains caused flooding in low-lying areas in Regions II, III and CAR.

II. Regional Updates/Responses

Region II

The population affected by the continuous heavy rains that triggered flashfloods in the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela an November 21, 2008 now reached 32,575 families/136,490 persons in 18 municipalities with a total of 218 barangays, broken down as follows: (see attached full report)