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Severe floods hit Albay; province under state of calamity
Albay province has been declared under a state of calamity due to widespread flooding and landslides caused by tropical storm "Kristine".
This declaration allows the province to access its calamity fund, with over PHP40 million available to assist local government units.
Over 3,000 individuals across the Bicol region's six provinces have been evacuated due to heavy rains and flooding.
Forced evacuations were implemented in Albay for residents potentially affected by flooding, lahar flow, and landslides.
Residents from specific barangays in Guinobatan were moved to the Guinobatan Community College for safety.
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