Around 83 houses were damaged after a whirlwind and moderate rains hit four barangays in Kabacan, Cotabato.

According to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), at least 81 families in Barangays Katidtuan, Osias, Lower Paatan, and Malamote were affected.

“Pito lang ang na-totally damaged. ’Yung iba, mga atip nila na natanggal, naibalik na nila.” Acting MDDRM Officer, Rosale Budoy, said.

The MDRRMO said no casualties were reported and they are also assessing the damage to houses and agriculture.

Authorities said some victims are currently taking shelter at their relative’s house while others have returned home.

Clearing operations also continue as there were houses hit by toppled trees while initial assistance has already been provided by the local government.

State weather bureau PAGASA said that the incident was caused by localized thunderstorms.