Agusan River breaks banks; floods 7 villages in Butuan

Authorities issued code red or flood alert level 3 along riverside communities in Cagayan de Oro after water level at the Agusan River reached 3.07 meters Friday morning, March 10, and flooded seven villages, prompting several families to flee their homes. “Even without rain, as of 2 p.m., flood alert warning level 3 has been issued prompting several residents to evacuate after waters from the Agusan River overflowed to several parts of barangay Buhangin, Baan Riverside, Bading, Golden Ribbon, Mahogany, Maug and Obrero.