Heavy downpour experienced in various parts of Luzon, Visayas due to Super Typhoon #EgayPH

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00:00 Super Typhoon Agay's effects manifested in strong winds and continuous heavy downpour

00:05 that was felt in many parts of Luzon and Visayas today,

00:08 with some areas even experiencing landslides and flooding.

00:11 Katlea Antonio has the details.

00:14 Heavy rain is being felt in Calayan, Cagayan.

00:19 The rain is pouring and the wind is blowing strongly.

00:22 In this video, the trees were blowing in the wind.

00:26 There were also reported landslides at Santa Fe, Cagayan, but a clearing operation was performed immediately.

00:32 Landslide affected two roads in Nueva Vizcaya.

00:35 Authorities and residents helped each other in carrying out clearing operations.

00:40 Meanwhile, some parts of Puerto Princesa, Palawan are already flooded.

00:44 According to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council,

00:48 some rivers are also overflowing due to continuous rainfall.

00:51 That's why motorists have a hard time in their travel.

00:54 Seven barangays in Bacolod are at critical level due to severe flooding.

00:59 The water is up to the neck.

01:01 But the BFPN authorities are fully supporting the evacuation of the residents.

01:05 MDRMO continues to assist in the evacuation of the affected residents.

01:10 54 families or almost 200 individuals were evacuated from Calayan, Cagayan.

01:16 Family food packs are also on standby in Alamir City, Pangasinan.

01:21 This is the preparation of the DSWD for the augmentation of affected areas.

01:26 Katlea Antonio for the Nation.