Nonstop rains since February 9 have triggered severe flooding in Eastern Visayas and parts of Bicol, displacing families and disrupting daily life. Authorities declared a red alert in Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Northern Samar, and Leyte, prompting widespread class suspensions and evacuations.
In Mayorga, Leyte, residents were forced to flee their flooded homes, while a landslide in La Paz destroyed a house, though all occupants, including a baby, escaped unharmed. Even relocation areas in northern Tacloban—established for families displaced by Super Typhoon Yolanda—were not spared.
Disaster response teams are actively conducting evacuations, monitoring flood-prone areas, and providing relief aid. However, affected communities continue to face uncertainty, with damaged homes, disrupted education, and the looming threat of further floods and landslides. Authorities urge residents in high-risk areas to remain vigilant as heavy rains persist.
