1 hurt, 1 missing due to shear line, Kabayan

MANILA, Philippines — One person was confirmed injured while another was reported missing due to the combined effects of the shear line and Tropical Storm Kabayan, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported yesterday.

In its Situational Report No. 2, the NDRRMC said that as of 8 a.m., 22,695 people from Regions 7, 8, 10, 11 and Caraga were pre-emptively evacuated due to the combined effects of the shear line and Kabayan.

The same situational report showed that 25,489 families or 86,321 people were affected. The NDRRMC said that 82,703 people were displaced and given temporary shelter in 390 evacuation centers in those regions.

There were also seven areas flooded in Region 11 and Caraga. Some 83 cities and municipalities ordered the suspension of classes while 57 cities and municipalities suspended work.

The government has so far released an estimated P92,676.05 in assistance. 

The trough of a low-pressure area will continue to bring rains over parts of the country today as it moves away from Philippine landmass, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

PAGASA said the LPA was monitored 265 km west of Zamboanga City as of 3 p.m.

The trough and shear line will bring scattered rains over Mindanao, Western and Central Visayas, Mimaropa, Calabarzon, Aurora, Masbate, Biliran, Leyte and Southern Leyte.

Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon is still affecting Central and Northern Luzon, with cloudy skies and rains forecast over Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region.

The monsoon will also bring isolated light rains over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon.

PAGASA said the rest of the country may see isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms.

It warned of possible flash floods or landslides during heavy rains.

The Visayas Command (VisCom) has intensified its preparation on disaster response as it braces for the impact of Kabayan which is approaching the Visayas region.

VisCom placed on standby alert a total of 174 Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response teams in the entire Visayas ready to move on notice. 

Public Information Office chief of the command Lt.