Rampaging floods on Saturday swept through towns in Sarangani that were badly devastated by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted the province early last week, BusinessWorld reported.
Local officials reported on Sunday that the flashfloods that hit Sarangani’s seaside Maasim town, the epicenter of Monday’s strong tremor, was preceded by recurring heavy downpours in the area.
The earthquake had already caused significant damage in the province, and the ensuing floods have compounded the challenges faced by affected communities.