(Eagle News) — The number of reported deaths due to bad weather since January has increased to 35. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said of this figure, 12 were reported in Zamboanga, eight in Northern Mindanao, seven in Eastern Visayas, six in Bicol, one in Davao and another in Soccsksargen. Over one million people—or 1,939,860—were affected in Calabarzon, Cagayan, Central Luzon, Bicol, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Mimaropa, Northern Mindanao, Davao, […]

(Eagle News) — The number of reported fatalities due to inclement weather since January has risen to 33. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said of the number, 11 were reported  in Zamboanga, eight in Northern Mindanao, seven in Eastern Visayas, five in Bicol, one in Davao and one in Soccsksargen. The agency said seven have also been reported missing. Twelve were reported injured. Over one million–or 1,678,440 people—were affected in Cagayan, Calabarzon, […]

(Eagle News) — A heavy rainfall warning has been raised over parts of Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said an orange rainfall warning, in particular, has been hoisted over Southern Leyte. PAGASA said flooding is “threatening” in low-lying areas, while landslides are also “threatening” in mountainous areas. Meanwhile, flooding and landslides are possible in low-lying and mountainous areas. PAGASA said the information was based on current radar trends and all available […]

Luzon also affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News)–The trough of a low pressure area is affecting Visayas and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeast monsoon is also affecting Luzon. As a result, PAGASA said Visayas, Mindanao, and the southern portion of Palawan, including Kalayaan Islands, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flooding or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Cagayan […]