May 23, 2025

Tag: heavy rains

  • Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides and Flooding, Shutting Down Key Roads in Eastern Visayas

    In Eastern Visayas, relentless rainfall caused by a shear line has led to significant disruptions, closing several major roads due to landslides and flooding. On Monday, February 10, 2025, a section of the Arteche-Jipapad-Las Navas-Rawis Road in Jipapad, Eastern Samar, was completely blocked by approximately 80 cubic meters of debris from a landslide, severing the…

    Written by

    Salvador Versoza

  • Northern Samar on High Alert as Torrential Rains Threaten Floods and Landslides

    In response to relentless downpours, the provincial government of Northern Samar has issued a stern warning to its residents and local authorities to brace for potential flooding and landslides. The alert was raised after a red rainfall warning was announced early Friday morning, signaling the expectation of heavy, continuous rain that could lead to hazardous…

    Written by

    Imelda Bautista

  • Koronadal City Urges Proper Waste Management Amid Flooding from Heavy Rains

    In the wake of heavy rainfall that led to significant flooding in Koronadal City on Tuesday night, local authorities are calling on residents to manage their waste more responsibly. The flooding, which affected both residential and commercial zones, was exacerbated by clogged waterways filled with debris and garbage. Cyrus Urbano, the head of the city’s…

    Written by

    Dorothy Marasigan

  • 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…

    Written by

    Christine Macapagal

  • Heavy Rains and Rough Seas Forecast for Luzon Due to Shear Line and Northeast Monsoon

    The weather bureau has forecasted significant rainfall across various parts of Luzon, attributing the conditions to the combined effects of a shear line and the northeast monsoon, known locally as ‘amihan’. According to a recent bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), regions such as Quezon, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Northern…

    Written by

    Mark Salazar