Landslides occurred in three portions of Brgy. Fulgencio and Sitio Hagimit, Brgy. Feliciano, Balete, Aklan according to the monitoring report of DILG Aklan on the effects of low pressure area, November 15, 2011.
Flooded areas are Brgy. Aranas, Calizo, Feliciano, Morales, Arcangel, Cortes and Poblacion, Balete. Several residential and commercial establishments were destroyed by flood. An estimated P2 million worth of fishponds and rice fields properties were heavily affected.
Reported landslide casualty was identified as Herminia Gregorio Cuales, 62 years old, of Sitio Hagimit, Feliciano, Balete. Her husband, Efren Concepcion Cuales, 57, was injured and was brought to Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital in Kalibo.
Affected families were evacuated in the Municipal Evacuation Center, Balete Elementary School while some families opted to stay in private residences. Relief goods were distributed to affected families in the evacuation center. MDRRMC members facilitated the relief operations.
Balete PNP officials, barangay tanods and LGUs worked hand in hand in monitoring the disaster situation. Rescue volunteers were mobilized and activated in the area as reported by Ma. Jonalyn S. Dela Cruz, MLGOO and Hon. Roman R. Villaruel, Vice Mayor. /MP
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