Tag: flooding
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Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Road Closures Across Samar Provinces
Heavy rainfall led to significant flooding across the Samar provinces on Monday, resulting in the closure of numerous road sections, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office in Tacloban City. The flooding, triggered by continuous downpours, has severely impacted transportation in the region. In Northern Samar, roads in Catubig and…
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PAGASA Alerts Public to Flooding and Lahar Risks from Kanlaon Volcano Amid Tropical Depression Querubin
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a warning about the potential for flooding and lahar flows from Kanlaon Volcano, as Tropical Depression Querubin is expected to degrade into a remnant low within the next day. According to PAGASA’s weather specialist Veronica Torres, the remnants of Querubin will be dangerously close…
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Dengue Surge in Pangasinan Linked to Flooding: Cases Rise by 146%
In Pangasinan, the number of dengue cases has escalated dramatically, with a 146% increase reported as of November 18, 2024. The Provincial Health Office (PHO) documented 7,285 cases this year, a sharp rise from the 2,957 cases noted during the same timeframe last year. This surge is primarily attributed to extensive flooding triggered by multiple…
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Rising Waters Cause Widespread Road Closures in Tuguegarao City
Tuguegarao City is grappling with severe flooding as the Cagayan River continues to swell, leading to the closure of numerous roads. The water level at Buntun Bridge reached a critical 11.6 meters by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, surpassing the 11-meter warning threshold. This surge in water levels is attributed to persistent rainfall from recent weather…
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Over 4,000 Families Evacuated in Cagayan Due to Series of Typhoons
In Tuguegarao City, the impact of successive typhoons has led to the evacuation of more than 4,400 families from the Cagayan Region since late September. The initial typhoon, named Julian (internationally known as Krathon), marked the beginning of a series of weather disturbances that have forced residents from their homes. As of Monday noon, the…
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Magat Dam Increases Spillway Openings to Seven Amid Typhoon Pepito’s Aftermath
In response to the heavy rainfall caused by Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi), the Magat Dam has escalated its water management strategy by opening five of its spillway gates by Monday noon (Nov. 18, 2024). The initial opening reached a total of 9 meters, resulting in a discharge rate of 1,720 cubic meters per second. By 5…
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Eastern Visayas Deploys Teams to Samar Provinces in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Pepito
In preparation for the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Man-yi, soon to be named Pepito, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) has dispatched two teams to Eastern Samar and Northern Samar. The deployment, which took place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, aims to mitigate the effects of the storm, expected to bring…
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Tuguegarao Mayor Urges High-Risk Area Residents to Evacuate Amidst Flooding
In Tuguegarao City, the impact of Typhoon Nika, known internationally as Toraji, has led to severe flooding, affecting 3,918 families or 12,866 individuals across 35 villages. The situation deteriorated further when the Magat Dam released water, exacerbating floods in low-lying areas of Cagayan province. Despite a slight decrease in water levels at Buntun Bridge, Mayor…
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