As Tropical Storm Kristine continues to affect the country, heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding, especially in the Bicol Region. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued General Flood Advisories (GFA) for several areas across the country on October 23, 2024.
Tropical Storm Kristine has brought torrential rains that have exacerbated the flooding situation, prompting Pagasa to release updated flood warnings for the affected regions. Here are the latest advisories issued by Pagasa:
- Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR): GFA #3
- Region 1 (Ilocos Region): GFA #2
- Region 2 (Cagayan Valley): GFA #4
- Region 3 (Central Luzon): GFA #4
- Region 4A (CALABARZON): GFA #6
- Region 4B (MIMAROPA): GFA #5
- Region 5 (Bicol Region): GFA #6
- Region 6 (Western Visayas): GFA #5
- Region 7 (Central Visayas): GFA #5
- Region 8 (Eastern Visayas): GFA #6
- Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula): GFA #10
- Region 10 (Northern Mindanao): GFA #5
- Region 11 (Davao Region): GFA #10 (Final)
- Region 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN): GFA #10
- Region 13 (Caraga): GFA #5 (Final)
- Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM): GFA #10
The highest flood alert levels have been issued in Regions 9, 11, 12, and BARMM, with GFA #10 signaling severe flooding risks. Meanwhile, Bicol and Eastern Visayas, which are under GFA #6, continue to experience heavy rains, leading to significant flood concerns. Local governments in these areas have urged residents in low-lying and flood-prone zones to evacuate as a precautionary measure.
Rescue ops are ongoing in Naga City, but frontliners are already overwhelmed by the high number of residents in need.
— raffy magno (@raffymagno) October 22, 2024
It’s a consolation that @angatbuhay_ph was able to distribute rescue boats to all barangays last month.
Urgent assistance needed. #KristinePH
📹NaguenYou pic.twitter.com/YBDqr50Hd8
The public is advised to monitor the latest updates from Pagasa and follow the guidance of local disaster response teams. Motorists are also warned to avoid flooded roads and highways, as conditions remain dangerous.
As of 6am from cabusay labo camarines norte #KristinePH pic.twitter.com/yWkprus6wL
— DjIsrael (@ImDjIsrael) October 22, 2024
Tropical Storm Kristine is expected to continue its path through the central and southern regions of the Philippines, with heavy rain forecast to persist over the next 24 to 48 hours. Pagasa continues to monitor the storm’s movement and its potential impact on other regions.
Residents are urged to stay vigilant and prepared for further advisories, as more rain is likely in the coming days.