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Over 11,000 Evacuated In Bohol As Basyang Batters Central Philippines
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More than 11,000 residents in Bohol were moved to safety as Tropical Depression Basyang delivered heavy rains, strong winds, and rough seas across the Central Philippines on Friday, February 6.
According to Dr. Anthony Damalerio, head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), 3,947 families—or about 11,226 individuals—were evacuated as of 12:15 p.m. The mass evacuation was part of precautionary efforts by local governments ahead of the storm’s peak impact.
PAGASA earlier confirmed that Basyang made its third landfall in Dauis, Bohol, after initial landfalls in Surigao del Sur late Thursday and Jagna, Bohol early Friday. Despite the forceful winds and persistent rain, provincial officials reported no casualties or major damage in Bohol as of Friday afternoon.
Wider Impact Across Visayas and Mindanao
Basyang, known internationally as Penha, has disrupted daily life in several regions. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals remained raised over various provinces as the storm moved west-northwestward.
In Northern Mindanao, heavy rain triggered landslides in Cagayan de Oro City, resulting in at least four reported deaths and the displacement of hundreds of families. Flooding also forced evacuations in parts of Agusan del Norte, Butuan City, and nearby communities, where rivers reached critical levels.
Travel Disruptions and Government Response
The Philippine Coast Guard reported that 5,025 passengers were stranded in 98 ports nationwide, including those in Bicol, Eastern Visayas, and Western Visayas, as sea travel was suspended due to dangerous waves and strong winds.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has activated rapid response teams and prepared food packs, family kits, and temporary shelters for displaced residents, prioritizing hard-hit areas in Surigao del Sur, Northern Mindanao, and Bohol.
Safety Precautions Remain in Place
While Basyang weakened into a tropical depression, PAGASA said that Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remained in effect in over 30 areas. The agency warned that heavy rainfall could still trigger flash floods and landslides as saturated soil increases the risk of ground movement.
Local disaster officials continue to urge communities to comply with evacuation orders and stay alert for advisories as weather conditions remain unstable.
According to Dr. Anthony Damalerio, head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), 3,947 families—or about 11,226 individuals—were evacuated as of 12:15 p.m. The mass evacuation was part of precautionary efforts by local governments ahead of the storm’s peak impact.
PAGASA earlier confirmed that Basyang made its third landfall in Dauis, Bohol, after initial landfalls in Surigao del Sur late Thursday and Jagna, Bohol early Friday. Despite the forceful winds and persistent rain, provincial officials reported no casualties or major damage in Bohol as of Friday afternoon.
Wider Impact Across Visayas and Mindanao
Basyang, known internationally as Penha, has disrupted daily life in several regions. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals remained raised over various provinces as the storm moved west-northwestward.
In Northern Mindanao, heavy rain triggered landslides in Cagayan de Oro City, resulting in at least four reported deaths and the displacement of hundreds of families. Flooding also forced evacuations in parts of Agusan del Norte, Butuan City, and nearby communities, where rivers reached critical levels.
Travel Disruptions and Government Response
The Philippine Coast Guard reported that 5,025 passengers were stranded in 98 ports nationwide, including those in Bicol, Eastern Visayas, and Western Visayas, as sea travel was suspended due to dangerous waves and strong winds.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has activated rapid response teams and prepared food packs, family kits, and temporary shelters for displaced residents, prioritizing hard-hit areas in Surigao del Sur, Northern Mindanao, and Bohol.
Safety Precautions Remain in Place
While Basyang weakened into a tropical depression, PAGASA said that Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remained in effect in over 30 areas. The agency warned that heavy rainfall could still trigger flash floods and landslides as saturated soil increases the risk of ground movement.
Local disaster officials continue to urge communities to comply with evacuation orders and stay alert for advisories as weather conditions remain unstable.
Feb 6, 2026
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