Manila Bulletin
Albay logs ‘record-breaking’ rain, flooding – acting gov
Over 17,000 individuals in Albay were evacuated due to severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Kristine.
The Albay Public Safety Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) reported 4,948 families affected by the rising waters.
Acting Governor Glenda Ong-Bongao described the rainfall as "record-breaking," causing flooding in areas that do not typically experience it.
Evacuation orders were issued early, but some residents did not reach evacuation centers as planned.
APSEMO acting chief Dante Baclao also characterized the rainfall as unprecedented and record-breaking, leading to river overflow.
Rescue operations are ongoing, though some flooded areas remain inaccessible.
The Police Regional Office (PRO) 5 plans to request additional search and rescue equipment.
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