Philippines Floods

19/12/2011 10:40 am

Thank you for continuing to pray for the situation in Mindanao. As more bodies are being recovered the official death toll has risen sharply to over 700. Hundreds remain missing and are feared dead. The worse hit areas are Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities, with whole villages being swept into the sea. However, there were also fatalities in Bukidnon, Compostela Valley, Zamboanga de Norte and the Dumagete in Negros Oriental due to flash floods and landslides. More than 35,000 are huddled in makeshift evacuation centers after losing everything in the flood.

The authorities and the red cross were quick to respond with aid. Thousands of soldiers have been deployed in the area to continue the search and rescue operations. Clean water is a major issue at this stage. Handling the huge number of dead has overwhelmed the services in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. Many bodies remain unclaimed as whole families have been wiped out.

None of our workers were affected but the floods. However, we do have many friends and partners in the area. At this stage all seem to be safe and sound. I have been in communication with the workers there. The main church we are connected with is busy helping each other with the clean up. Two thirds of the congregation were flooded out. Any donations that we receive will either be chaneled to this church or through the church association's relief arm.

  • Pray that more people will be found alive despite the odds and that those needing medical attention will receive the help they need.

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