The Philippine National Police (PNP) continues to carry out rescue operations and evacuations in various areas affected by flooding due to Typhoon Kristine.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has called for assistance from unaffected rescue teams, as some areas in Region 5 remain inaccessible due to high floodwaters.
The flooding caused by Typhoon Kristine is the worst the Bicol Region has experienced, with water levels reaching beyond the second floor of buildings and some barangays, particularly in Libon, Albay, now resembling seas.
The worst-hit areas are Camarines Sur, Albay, and Naga City, with Albay already declared under a state of calamity.
Many roads and bridges are now impassable to all types of vehicles.
According to the NDRRMC, 89 roads and 10 bridges in the region are closed due to landslides.
The most affected roads are in Camarines Sur, with additional closures reported in Catanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon, Albay, and Camarines Norte.
Power outages have also hit 28 areas in the Bicol Region.
Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils are conducting ongoing assessments to determine the total damage caused by the typhoon and plan for rehabilitation efforts.
