At least 10 casualties have been reported in the Bicol region due to the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
In a report by RH Ruel Saldico, it was mentioned that two bodies were discovered in a river after being swept away by the raging floodwaters. They were found in Barangay Concepcion Grande in the city of Naga.
Authorities promptly arrived at the scene to recover the bodies, which may belong to a married couple.
As of the moment, rescue operations are ongoing, led by officers from various government agencies, including the Philippine Coast Guard, the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Philippine Army.
Authorities will assist residents who are stranded on the rooftops of their homes.
Furthermore, families who remain stranded on the rooftops of their homes are growing increasingly concerned about the rising water levels in Nabua, Camarines Sur.
Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is continuously monitoring several homes in Albay and Camarines Sur to determine which areas will be in most need of food assistance.
