Tropical Storm Kristine is wreaking havoc across the Bicol region, with widespread flooding reported in Albay. Acting Governor Glenda Bongao tells an interview that many residents are seeking rescue as conditions worsen.
Government offices and schools have suspended operations in many parts of Luzon, while weather bureau PAGASA warns in its early morning advisory that the storm could intensify before making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in either Isabela or northern Aurora province. Emergency services are on high alert, coordinating rescue efforts for affected residents. PAGASA warns for rough seas and risk of storm surges, particularly in the Pacific Ocean-facing coastal areas.
