Flood washes away 20 houses in Misamis Oriental

MANILA, Philippines – A flash flood washed away at least 20 houses and made a major bridge impassable in Opol town in Misamis Oriental province, according to report aired over Bombo Radyo Sunday night. Senior Police Officer 1 Julius Ugsod of the Opol Police said that several vehicles were stranded as the bridge developed a crack because of the flood. The Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council earlier reported that nine people were reported missing in Tagoloan town and Gingoog City due to floods. Hundreds of families in 13 villages in Cagayan de Oro City were also affected, with one child reported dead. - GMANews.TV