Flood alert raised in Northern Samar due to heavy rains

Flood alert raised in Northern Samar due to heavy rains

/ 01:56 PM January 10, 2025

 Northern Samar rain and flood alert

 

TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar’s provincial government has directed local government units and residents to be on alert as heavy rains in the province could trigger flooding and landslides.

A red rainfall warning was issued for Northern Samar on Friday morning. This means torrential rain is expected, which could cause flooding,  landslides and other dangers.

“All are advised to monitor updates. Please cooperate if advised to evacuate. Your safety should be prioritized,” the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said in an advisory.

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The PDRRMO said communities near the Catarman, Bugko, Pambujan, Catubig, Palapag, Mano, and Gamay Rivers and their tributaries should monitor the rise in water levels.

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Reported flooding in some areas of the province prompted Governor Edwin Ongchuan to suspend classes in the entire province and work in the Provincial Capitol.

Work in government offices has also been ordered suspended by the respective mayors of Catarman, Mondragon, Laoang, Lope de Vega, Pambujan, and San Jose.

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The shear line is dumping heavy to intense rains in Northern Samar and some towns of Eastern Samar. 

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