(updated) June 28's Flashflood

I was already at home when it rained last night. I didn't really mind it at all although there were occasional lightning and thunder, the rain that poured was heavy but somehow it was quick.

When I woke up this morning and turned on the TV, our normal routine, to tune in to the early morning news show, we were devastated by the reports of flashflood at Matina, Matina Pangi, Matina Aplaya and Bangkal. Normally, eventhough how heavy the rains are, we rarely hear reports of water rising at the river near Matina Area.

To this hour, it was already confirmed that 15 people were found dead, most of them are children, while there are rising reports of missing people. Cars were washed out. Homes were destroyed. Trees fell. Bridge cracked.

Here are some photos taken by Joemar Lamata, for his complete collection of the flashflood, you can proceed to these links.

Matina - Bangkal Disaster

Matina - Bangkal Disaster Part II

Additional photos from Ronald Jumawan's Collection: disaster in Davao City 15 died Photos by Roland L. Jumawan.

I hope we can send a little of our blessings (food, water, clothing, canned goods) to the people affected with the flashflood yesterday. Here are contact people and contact numbers on how you can send donations:

• Davao Medical Society: 2276850
  You may also text/call Arlene 0917-9747804 or Aileen 0916-3243985 to have your stuff or any donation picked up
• DAVAO CITY TOURISM OPERATIONS OFFICE - You may course your donations to the Public Assistance Center in City Hall
• ABS-CBN Davao: 296-1911

I am hoping and praying that there will be no more casualties and calamities alike.