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Philippines: NDRRMC UPDATE - Situation Report No. 30 Re: Effects of Continuous Rains Due to Tail-End of a Cold Front in Regions IV-B, V, VII, VIII, X, XI, CARAGA and ARMM

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DATE: 12 January 2011, 6:00 AM

l. SITUATION OVERVIEW

Background

The northeast monsoon that prevailed over Northern and Central Luzon and the tail-end of a cold front affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao triggered the occurrence of moderate to heavy rains and subsequent floodings and series of landslide incidents affecting 23 provinces in Regions IV-B, V, VII, VIII, X, XI, CARAGA and ARMM. Listing of areas affected by landslides, flooding & storm surge is on Tab A.