Over 200 boats were damaged by a tidal surge in 12 coastal and island barangays in Concepcion, Iloilo.

Based on data from the Concepcion Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), the number of boats damaged reached 216.

“Mostly ng mga may-ari ng bangka, may insurance ang mga ito. Tinulungan natin na maipasok ang kanilang attachment upang ma-claim ang kanilang insurance,” said John Bryan Gabayeron, head of Concepcion MDRRMO.

Huge waves and strong winds destroyed at least 30 houses.

Residents of coastal areas in Barangay Igbon, Concepcion said they had a hard time sleeping evening on January 3, 2026 to dawn of January 4, 2026 because of the tidal surge brought about by strong winds.

Residents in Barangay Igbon lost over 30 boats to the huge waves and strong winds.

The surge destroyed government infrastructure worth approximately P820,000.

Further, heavy rainfall inundated areas in Boracay Island, affecting commercial establishments.

According to Aklan Provincial DRRMO, the flooding subsided after an hour.

The PDRRMO added that the drainage system is functional but because of the amount of rainfall, areas in Boracay were flooded.

Based on data from Aklan PDRRMO, at least 10 barangays in New Washington, Makato, and Tangalan towns were also flooded.

Authorities received reports on destroyed seawall projects.

“Napakalakas ng ulan, that is why na hindi na nga ma-accommodate ng ating mga drainage systems and likewise ang mga streams natin and river,” MJ Jizmundo, head of Aklan PDRRMO, said.

State weather bureau PAGASA said that the heavy rainfall was due to the shear line.

“Ito ang mainit na hangin, easterlies and ang hangin sa Northern Hemisphere. Ang boundary nito, ito ang shear line. Ang boundary dito sa atin sa Visayas area,” said Charlie Depra, PAGASA-Iloilo weather observer.