WEATHER DISTURBANCE. A map showing some portions of Eastern Visayas affected by heavy rains in an advisory issued Monday noon (July 3, 2023). The weather bureau has warned of possible flooding and landslide in Samar and Leyte due to weather disturbances. (PAGASA image)
TACLOBAN CITY – The state weather bureau warned on Monday of possible flooding and landslide in Leyte and Samar provinces due to heavy rains dumped by easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
In a phone interview, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Tacloban station chief Mario Peñaranda said moderate to heavy rains are expected in several areas in Eastern Visayas.
“We advise everyone to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards, which include flash floods and landslides,” Peñaranda told the Philippine News Agency (PNA).
The official said moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds are expected due to thunderstorms.
Easterlies or wind that blows from the Pacific Ocean has been affecting several areas in the region since late Sunday.
PAGASA identified several rivers in six provinces that would likely be affected by the downpour -- Sangputan, Palo, Solano, Daguitan, Marabong, Cadacan, Bongquirogon, Salug, Pagbanagaran, Pagsangahan and Binahaan in Leyte; and Catarman, Bugko, Pambujan, Catubig, Palapag, Mano and Gamay in Northern Samar.
Other rivers include Oras, Dolores, Ulot, Taft, Borongan, Suribao, Llorente, Balangiga and Sulat in Eastern Samar; Basey, Silaga, Calbiga and Jibatan in Samar; Bisay, Himbangan and Pandan in Southern Leyte; and all river systems in Biliran province. (PNA)
