Barredo’s office distributed water, bread, sardines, rice and other foodstuff to the affected victims.
Mayor Celso Lobregat rushed to Barangay Curuan, a trading center in the city’s east coast, as soon as hew as informed about the flash flood.
A rescue team of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council immediately proceeded to the area.[]
Coast Guard rubber boats were also dispatched along with personnel from the police, Red Cross, Bureau of Fire Protection and Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative.
The floodwaters reached waist-deep in some parts, particularly at the Curuan center, but receded immediately.[]
