Several houses and boats were damaged after big waves hit coastal areas in the towns of Don Marcelino and Jose Abad Santos in Davao Occidental.

According to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Jose Abad Santos, strong waves hit the towns’ coastlines for three days since April 15, 2026.

Seawater reportedly surged five to 10 meters inland.

“For the past three days kasi, almost 5 hours ang kusog sa hampas sa balod sa atoang shoreline. The waves can be associated with the Super Typhoon Sinlaku even though layo siya sa atoang Philippine area of responsibility, since atoang area is within the outer ring bands sa atoang bagyo, naa gyu’y kusog nga balod or hampas ng hangin sa atong kadagatan,”  MDRRMO Head, Ariel Austin Acosta, said.

Based on initial assessment, a house and several boats were damaged.

“As of now kasi, ang na-report pa lang sa amoa, isa ka balay pa lang nga totally damaged. Nahatagan na namo sila og mga shelter kit gahapon o (the other) day pa. Aside from the houses na affected is naa pud ta’y mga motor bancas nga naka-park lang gani sa shoreline, and then because of kusog ang balod, ang mga katig kay nangaputol,” Acosta added.

Meanwhile, at least eight houses were destroyed while 16 others were damaged In Barangay Kiobog in nearby Don Marcelino town.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) in coordination with MDRRMO Don Marcelino has already provided relief goods and immediate assistance to residents affected.

Authorities continue to conduct assessment and monitoring, although sea conditions have reportedly improved, as of this writing, compared to previous days.

Residents near coastal areas are still urged to remain alert.