Severe Tropical Storm Paeng (Nalgae)
Situation Report #3
October 30, 2022
6:00 pm
Situation Overview
The destructive cyclone Paeng left the mainland of Luzon at 2:00 am on Sunday, October 31. It weakened and was downgraded into a tropical storm category as it passed the vicinity of Candelaria in Zambales. Tropical cyclone wind signal no. 3 was lifted while some areas on Paeng’s path are still warned of strong winds. As the heavy rains caused by Typhoon Paeng continue in some areas across the country, another tropical cyclone is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday, October 31 according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) advisory issued at 11:00 pm on Saturday. The new weather disturbance will be called Queenie once it enters the PAR. Queenie is currently in the tropical depression category and has sustained winds of 55 km/h and moving west at 15km/h.
After hitting the province of Quezon, the entire CALABARZON has also been affected by the tropical storm. The Bantilan bridge connecting Batangas and Quezon provinces and used by thousands of motorists everyday collapsed during the height of tropical storm Paeng. This has greatly affected the daily transportation of the residents of Brgy. Tipas in San Juan, Batangas and Brgy. Bantilan in Sariaya town of Quezon.
Several towns in Cavite, particularly the municipalities of Tanza and Noveleta, turned into lakes during the onslaught of the tropical storm. Hundreds of families were trapped as floodwaters tore through the coastal barangays. Rescuers pulled families from their homes as heavy rainfall quickly flooded homes, washed away properties, and sent people swimming for their safety. People in Noveleta posted on social media overnight, asking for prayers and boats to help rescue their families from rising water. Some areas in San Pedro, Binan, Sta. Rosa, Cabuyao, Calamba, Los Banos, Bay Victoria , Pila, Sta. Cruz was also flooded.
The effects of tropical storm Paeng were also felt in Pampanga, as 26 towns in Masantol town remained flooded. The non-stop rain induced the river to overflow. According to the MDRRMO of Pampanga, these villages are situated along the Pampanga River.
Meanwhile, SLEX, one of the Philippines’ major expressways, was also flooded. A total of 23 rain-induced landslides were also recorded in Antique, four in Negros Occidental, three in Aklan, and one each in Capiz and Guimaras. During the height of STY Paeng, the Marikina City government raised the second alarm on the Marikina river after the water level reached 16.6 meters which signaled the need to evacuate.
Meanwhile, due to the massive effects of Severe Tropical Storm Paeng, a state of calamity was declared in 55 areas in Bicol Region (Region 5), Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and SOCCSKSARGEN (Region 12). The entire province of Albay with 18 municipalities was placed under state of calamity. The entire province of Maguindanao was also placed under state of calamity as well as the municipality of Pigcawayan in Cotabato in SOCCSKSARGEN. The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Council also recommended that the entire country be placed under a state of calamity due to the widespread damage and projected impacts of STY Paeng.
Source: National Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Council, PAGASA, Inquirer, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) (Readi), Southern Tagalog People’s Response Center (STPRC)
Affected Populations
Koronadal City, Maguindanao
The extensive flooding in the provinces of Maguindanao and Cotabato City due to incessant rains brought by STY Paeng has affected at least 578, 258 individuals based on the reports released by the Rapid Emergency Action on Disaster Incidence of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM-READI). In its situation report number 3, the affected individuals came from 182,263 households or 578,258 individuals, mostly residents of Maguindanao del Norte and Del Sur.
Cotabato City is considered to have the most affected households with 337,980 individuals affected, followed by Suldat Kudarat in Maguindanao del Norte with 26, 977 households and Upi, Maguindanao del Norte with 8,619 families affected. The Bangsamoro government also confirmed that 44 individuals died from flash floods and landslides. The cost of damage to infrastructure and agriculture in the provinces due to flooding is still unknown.
Meanwhile, in the town of Kusiong, Datu Odin Sinsuat the retrieval operation is in full swing as many residents are still missing. It is estimated that more than a hundred residents were on the path of the landslide. The local government of Datu Odin Sinsuat is still investigating if these individuals are dead or alive as communications in the area remain difficult.
Lipa, Batangas
As many as 1,503 individuals or 338 families in 18 barangays in Lipa City, Batangas have been evacuated from their homes due to the threats of tropical storm Paeng.
Iloilo City
Death tolls from Western Visayas have reached seven while two individuals are still missing. Until now, 218 towns remained submerged in the flood mostly in Capiz with 149 flooded villages based on the latest report of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Meanwhile, according to the Department of Agriculture-Western Visayas’ initial report, approximately 4,550 hectares of rice crops were damaged in Iloilo and Negros Occidental provinces. Of which, a total of 195.95 hectares were reportedly totally destroyed while 4,354.96 hectares were partially damaged. A total of 2,834 farmers were affected and production loss reached 3,136 tons with a value of PhP70 million. Only 10 local government units from Negros Occidental while only six LGUs in Iloilo have submitted their reports. All reports will be subjected to verification. Capiz, Aklan, and Antique LGUs have yet to submit their reports.
As of October 30, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported 48 casualties (37 validated deaths and 11 subject for validation) with another 13 missing persons attributed to the typhoon, of which majority of the casualties are from Maguindanao. The relevant authorities are still in the process of validating the number of fatalities and missing persons in the affected areas.
In the latest report, a total of 277, 383 families or 932,077 individuals in 2,445 barangays in Region II, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, XI, and NCR were affected and at least 40,319 families were moved to evacuation centers. As of this writing, the number of confirmed affected houses has significantly increased to 714. From this figure, 159 are totally damaged and 555 are partially damaged. Damages caused by STY Paeng as of this writing, remain partial. Preliminary reports state that the damage to agriculture is initially pegged at P54,965,924.13.
Source: Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) (Readi), Southern Tagalog People’s Response Center (STPRC), Disaster Response Center (DiRECT), Panay Center for Disaster Response (PCDR)
Emergency Response Efforts
1. CDRC is closely monitoring STS Paeng since it was spotted by PAGASA and also
monitoring the situation in the affected areas and constantly updating situation reports.
2. CDRC is also closely coordinating with its regional partners in the affected areas to collect information on the situation and needs of the ground.
3. On October 28, CDRC activated its Emergency Response Team (ERT) for STS Paeng. CDRC activated its ERT ready for deployment within the affected areas in anticipation of any eventualities brought about by the effects of STS Paeng.
4. CDRC’s Regional Partners have started coordinating with their respective LGU partners, particularly with the Local DRRM Offices in the affected cities and provinces.
5. Emergency Response Teams of the respective affected regional partners have been monitoring developments in the local situation and continue to send data from the ground.
6. CDRC and its regional partners on the ground continue to monitor the situation and have begun issuing situation reports.
7. Our regional partner, Tarabang sa Bicol has provided hot meals to several evacuation centers in Brgy. Mauraro in Guinobatan Albay as their first response effort.
8. CDRC is now coordinating with different agencies and organizations to raise funds and donations for the affected communities. In addition to coordinating between partners and other networks, typhoon-affected regional partners are currently sending appeals for the Emergency Relief Assistance Fund.
9. With the rising need for emergency response, CDRC coordinates mechanisms and fundraising efforts. A call for donations for STY Paeng has already been posted on our official Facebook page.
Resources Available
Standby emergency funds
Prepositioned goods at the CDRC warehouse
Monetary and in-kind donations
Coordination
Regional Partners
1. Tarabang sa Bicol, Inc. (TABI)
2. Southern Tagalog People’s Response Center, Inc. (STPRC)
3. Panay Center for Disaster Response, Inc. (PCDR)
4. Leyte Center for Development, Inc. (LCDe)
5. Community Response for Enlightenment, Service, and Transformation, Inc. (CREST)
6. Lambak Cagayan Mission Center, Inc. (LCMCI)
7. Disaster Response Center, Inc. (DIRECT)
Contacts
Cora Jazmines, Local Partnerships Department, 0928-182-4969, lpd@cdrc-phil.com
Dom Ybera, Deputy Executive Director, dybera@gmail.com
Download full report here: STS-Nalgae-Situation-Report-3_CDRC.pdf (124 downloads)