Kristine causes flooding, landslides, power outages in Negros Occidental

Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) continues to cause strong winds, flooding, landslides, and power outages in parts of Negros Occidental and its capital Bacolod as of October 25.

Continuous rains have led to flooding in two villages in Sipalay, affecting a total of 746 families across 22 local government units since Monday, while the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) reported that 1,906 families or 6,797 individuals from 80 villages in 15 towns and cities have been affected.

As of Friday, October 25, 951 families or 3,319 individuals remain at various evacuation centers due to the storm.

Whirlwinds also hit several areas including Barangay Patag, Silay City, causing damage to five houses and uprooting banana plants and other trees; while seven houses were destroyed and 22 damaged in total across the province.

The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) reported damages to agriculture, crops, fisheries, and livestock totaling over P4 million affecting local farmers and fishermen.