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Another Sorsogon town declares state of calamity
Two more towns in Sorsogon, Donsol and Matnog, have been placed under a state of calamity due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
Juban is the latest town to make this declaration, bringing the total to four towns in the province under a state of calamity.
Bulan was the first town in Sorsogon to declare a state of calamity on Wednesday.
The declarations cite disruptions to the local economy, community activities, and severe damage to infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods caused by massive flooding, strong winds, and landslides.
Governor Edwin Hamor has granted mayors the authority to declare a state of calamity in their respective municipalities, opting not to declare a province-wide state of calamity.
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The Quezon City Council declared a state of calamity across the city on October 25, 2024, due to the severe impact of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
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Batangas province has been declared under a state of calamity due to the destruction and deaths brought by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
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Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has forced over 9,000 families or nearly 30,000 individuals to evacuate their homes in Quezon province due to widespread flooding.
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Albay province has been declared under a state of calamity due to widespread flooding and landslides caused by tropical storm "Kristine".
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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reports 90 deaths due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, which are still subject to validation to confirm their relation to the storm.
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