Displacement in Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat (natural disaster), Issue no. 01
On 23 July 2019, residents of Barangay Tananzang (former part of Barangay Palavilla) and Barangay Blinkong in the municipality of Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat province fled their homes when heavy rains caused flash floods and landslides in the area.
In Barangay Tananzang, residents of Purok Nursery and Purok Lubi evacuated as the Tananzang creek overflowed. Two (2) houses were completely submerged; both of the affected families are currently staying with their relatives. Other internally displaced persons (IDPs) are now hosted in evacuation centers and some community structures within the barangay. Some agricultural animals perished in the flash floods, while farms and other agricultural lands were also flooded.
In addition, thirty-eight (38) families in Purok Sta. Ana, Barangay Blinkong were also forced to evacuate, but were able to return to their homes after several hours.
Of the total 182 families who remain displaced as of this report, 130 families affected by flooding are currently staying in community structures in Purok Lubi (Barangay Tananzang). Meanwhile, fifty-two (52) families affected by landslides are hosted in Purok Nursery, also in Barangay Tananzang. According to the local authorities, houses owned by residents of Purok Lubi are being moved to a safer area away from the riverside, while families in Purok Nursery will be provided land for relocation purposes.
