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Bicol rescuers overwhelmed as Tropical Storm Kristine devastates region
Rescuers in the Bicol region are overwhelmed by severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Kristine, struggling to respond to a surge of distress calls.
The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Bicol reported that widespread flooding in Camarines Sur, Albay, and Naga City is making rescue operations difficult.
The RDRRMC stated that rescuers would try to respond to requests, asking for understanding of the rescuers' conditions.
In Albay, over 17,000 individuals and 5,900 families have been evacuated to shelters, with almost all municipalities and cities experiencing floods.
Rescue efforts prioritized areas with the most urgent needs, but residents in parts of Libon, Oas, Polangui, Naga, and Catanduanes remained trapped in their homes, calling for help.
The Bicol Region was placed on red alert status (Charlie protocol) on Monday in anticipation of Tropical Depression Kristine, which has since intensified into a tropical storm.
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