Rescuers across Samar province and other areas of Eastern Visayas continue late-night rescue of residents.
SAMAR, Philippines – At least two municipalities in Samar province declared states of calamity on January 11 after days of heavy rain and widespread flooding.
The PDDRMO said rain and floods from the shear line and a low pressure area affected at least 4,288 families or nearly 21,000 individuals after the Gandara River overflowed. A resolution signed Aguilar, Vice Mayor Ruby Delector, and six members of the Gandara municipal council noted the possibility of “flashfloods, soil erosion, and landslides and damage not only to agriculture, infrastructure, and properties but also endangering the lives of numerous residents.”
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration forecast heavy rainfall overnight in provinces already waterlogged by non-stop rain since Christmas.Basey town also declared a state of calamity as waters reached the rooftops of residences.The Samar province disaster office report did not include figures from Basey but MDRRMO chief Rowena Olfato said floods had caused “tremendous damage” to villages.
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