Janice R. Andrews
Bicol, Philippines – October 22, 2024: Communities across the Philippines’ Bicol region are grappling with severe flooding as Tropical Storm Trami (local name: Kristine) advances toward the archipelago. The storm’s preliminary downpours have already triggered widespread flooding, forcing authorities to implement emergency evacuations in flood-prone neighborhoods.
As water levels surge in rivers and floodways, officials are racing to relocate vulnerable residents to safety. With Trami’s landfall imminent and forecasts indicating strengthening winds, disaster response units remain poised for rescue missions. The weather system has already disrupted regional transportation, grounding flights and halting maritime travel.
PAGASA meteorologists warn that mountainous zones face heightened risks of landslides amid continuing rainfall and powerful gusts. Local officials are urging residents to monitor weather bulletins closely and comply with safety directives as Trami’s threat intensifies.
