Seven killed, two missing in S. Philippine flashflood

At least seven people died and two others were missing after a flashflood occurred Tuesday due to heavy rain in southern Philippine province of Bukidnon, the state disaster agency confirmed Thursday.

The casualties, including four children aged six months to nine years old, drowned in separate occasions, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said.

A total of 426 families or 1,085 people were affected by the heavy rain brought by the inter tropical convergence zone and the southwest monsoon.

Of the affected population, 372 families or 880 individuals were evacuated to an elementary school, a covered court, and a gymnasium.

At least 41 houses in Valencia City were also damaged by the flashflood. Endi