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NDRRMC: 2 die in South Cotabato flooding

July 21, 2012 7:48am

At least two people were reported killed in the wake of floods that occurred at Lake Sebu in South Cotabato last Tuesday.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the flooding occurred at Upper Maculan village in Lake Sebu at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

In its report Friday night, the NDRRMC said the flood was due to the overflowing of a creek following heavy rainfall.

According to the NDRRMC, the two who died due to drowning included:

- Mudakala Sabal, 47
- Sayan Yata Kala, 65
 
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council extended burial assistance to the victims' families. — LBG, GMA News




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