Panacan cemetery floodwaters recede as Davao City observes All Saints' Day
Floodwaters at Panacan Public Cemetery have largely receded after the Oct. 29 heavy rains, and only Orchard Memorial Park was allowed to host overnight visitors for Undas 2026.
Floodwaters at Panacan Public Cemetery in Davao City have largely receded following heavy rains on Oct. 29, as thousands of residents visited cemeteries across the city for All Saints' Day on Nov. 1, according to DZRH.
The cemetery's caretaker said submersible water pumps had been running for six days to drain the accumulated floodwater.
Authorities clarified that Orchard Memorial Park was the only cemetery in the city permitted to accommodate overnight visitors. Overnight stays remained prohibited at all other cemeteries. Marivic Zulita, branch manager of Orchard Memorial Park, said the park expected the number of visitors to double after overnight stays were approved.
The Undas observance also brought road congestion and heavier traffic to several parts of the city as residents travelled to pay tribute to their departed loved ones, DZRH reported.
Why it matters for Davao
Families visiting graves at Panacan should find conditions improved after the flooding, but those planning overnight vigils need to know that only Orchard Memorial Park permits them, and travellers should expect heavier traffic around cemeteries.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by dzrh. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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