Floods cause fatality, displacements in Luzon and Visayas

One fatality due to drowning was reported in Borongan City, Eastern Samar as floods hit many areas in Luzon and Visayas during Christmas celebrations.

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) stated that weather systems such as the intertropical convergence zone, shear line, and low pressure areas have caused significant flooding and disruptions since December 8, 2024.

In Eastern Visayas alone, over 199,364 people or nearly 53,000 families were affected by floods, with 18 houses damaged and landslides occurring in some areas.

Calabarzon saw 10 inundated areas in Quezon Province affecting 367 individuals from 88 families, while impassable roads led to the evacuation of people due to transportation issues.

In Mimaropa, flooding affected 30 areas in Oriental Mindoro and Palawan impacting 48,598 people or approximately 10,021 families; around 702 individuals from 174 families were staying in evacuation centers due to impassable roads and non-operational seaports.

In Bicol, flooding affected 33 areas in Camarines Sur impacting 678 people or 154 families, with some taking shelter in evacuation centers; 20 road sections remained impassable.

A state of calamity was declared in Baco, Oriental Mindoro due to the impact of inclement weather.