Several areas in Cagayan de Oro City experienced flooding after heavy rain inundated major parts of Northern Mindanao evening on Friday, January 2, 2026.

A video captured by a resident showed roads along Osmeña Street submerged in floodwaters while street vendors continued selling vegetables despite the rising water.

Another video showed deep floodwaters along J.R. Borja Street as heavy rain was accompanied by lightning.

Portions of the road near a mall were also impassable to light vehicles due to the high floodwaters.

Floodwaters also entered several houses in Cronin Village, Barangay Camaman-an.

In Barangay Balulang, floodwaters reportedly reached waist-deep. Floating debris, including tree branches, were also seen in a video captured by a resident.

According to the barangay, the water level of the Cagayan de Oro River began rising around 8 p.m.

At least six families reportedly lost their homes after their houses were swept away by the river’s strong current.

One family moved to the barangay’s evacuation center before floodwaters could reach their home.

“Lagpas na sa tao kay lalom na bya to among ubos tapos ni saka pa sa among ibabaw. Nagpa dugay-dugay kay wala baya sukad sa among pagpuyo wala mi na-abot,” a resident, Elda Cabsag, said.

“Una nako gipakuha ang mga bata tanan ako kinatapusan wala koy nakuha,” another resident affected, Aldrin Narisma, added.

A barangay official said at least 48 individuals from 18 families in Sitio Manggahan were evacuated after the river reportedly overflowed.

The families affected are taking shelter temporarily at the Senior Citizens Office of the barangay, which serves as an evacuation center.

“Natagaan naman nato sila ug basic needs kanang ilang magamit gyud kamulo mi ug inspeksyon. Pangitaan nato ug pamaagi nga ma relocate gyud sila kay i-impose gyud nako ang no build zone,” Barangay Balulang Chairman, Edwin Micabani, said.

The Cagayan de Oro City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD) is still assessing the extent of the damage.

Personnel of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWD) also sent immediate assistance to affected residents.