Several areas in Albay have been severely affected by intense flooding as tropical storm Kristine (international name: Trami) continues to bring strong winds and heavy rains to the province and other regions of the country.

The province of Albay has declared a state of calamity due to severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm (TS) #KristinePH on.

The Albay government ordered on Tuesday, Oct. 22, the evacuation of residents living in high-risk areas due to the threat of the continuous rains brought by Tropical Storm

The Albay Public Safety Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) reported that 17,095 individuals, or 4,948 families from several towns and cities in the province, moved to evacuation centers as Tropical Storm Kristine's heavy rainfall caused floodings.

LEGAZPI CITY — As Tropical Storm Kristine continues to pour rain in the province of Albay, newly installed Acting Gov. Baby Glenda Ong-Bongao has ordered the evacuation of the residents vulnerable to flooding,