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Floods from Tropical Depression Basyang Claim Five Lives in Iligan City

2/7/2026

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Five people died in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, from Tropical Depression Basyang as floods struck.
The bodies of victims from various barangays were recovered after floods.
Local authorities reported 21,700 people seeking shelter in 33 evacuation centers.
The Iligan City government declared a state of calamity due to extensive storm damage.
Mayor Frederick Siao of Iligan City suspended classes in all schools from February 9 to 13.

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Story summary

Five people died in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, from Tropical Depression Basyang as floods struck.
The bodies of victims from various barangays were recovered after floods.
Local authorities reported 21,700 people seeking shelter in 33 evacuation centers.
The Iligan City government declared a state of calamity due to extensive storm damage.
Mayor Frederick Siao of Iligan City suspended classes in all schools from February 9 to 13.