SunStar TS Dante affects Negros Occidental
BACOLOD. A road approaching the overflow at Barangay Vista Alegre in Bacolod City was destroyed following a heavy downpour early morning, Wednesday. (Adrian Prietos photo)
+ June 03, 2021 TROPICAL Storm Dante that brought heavy rains has affected some parts Negros Occidental on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, which also resulted in the suspension of sea travels in the province.
Zeaphard Caelian, head of the Provincial Disaster Management Program Division (PDMPD), said flooding was reported in the town of Binalbagan, Isabela, and Hinoba-an in the south and Victorias City in the north.
In the towns of Binalbagan and Hinoba-an, 10 families composed of 86 individuals were evacuated and sought shelter on higher ground.