Tag: Heavy Rainfall
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DOH-Region 8 Alerts Public to Water-Borne Disease Risks Amid Heavy Rains
In response to the heavy rainfall that has been affecting Eastern Visayas since last week, the Department of Health (DOH) in Region 8 has issued a stern warning about the potential outbreak of water-borne diseases. The advisory, released on Monday, highlighted the dangers of flooding which can lead to health issues such as leptospirosis, cholera,…
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Philippine Coast Guard Halts Small Boat Operations in Catanduanes Amid Rough Seas
In response to hazardous weather conditions, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has issued a directive halting the operation of small sea vessels along the northern and eastern coasts of Catanduanes. The decision, announced on Thursday, was made in light of gale-force winds that have been reported in the region. The Coast Guard Station in Catanduanes…
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DSWD Distributes Over PHP7 Million in Food Aid to Shear Line-Affected Families in Bicol
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided more than PHP7 million in food assistance to 9,810 families across 37 villages in Albay and Camarines Norte, impacted by the shear line. The distribution took place over the weekend, as announced by DSWD-5 Regional Director Norman Laurio on Monday. In Albay, PHP4,358,690…
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Nearly 1,000 Families Relocated in Sorsogon City Due to Torrential Rains
In Sorsogon City, nearly 1,000 families have been forced to move to safer locations due to severe flooding caused by continuous heavy rainfall. The Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) reported that 980 families, totaling 2,478 individuals, have been displaced. Of these, 265 families, comprising 607 people, are currently housed in three evacuation centers…
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