Parts of Bicol flooded due to rains from tail-end of frontal system

Heavy rains from the tail-end of a frontal system caused flooding in parts of the Bicol Region on Saturday.

In Bulan, Sorsogon, floodwaters reached almost waist-level, according to a report on 24 Oras News Alert.

Sixty families in low-lying areas were evacuated, with some of them riding in rescue boats.

In Presentacion, Camarines Sur, a landslide blocked a road, forcing motorists to find alternate routes.

In Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, the Mansalaya River overflowed its banks, causing flooding to adjacent areas.

Flooding was also reported in Nabua and Buhig in Camarines Sur.

According to PAGASA, the tail-end of a frontal system will continue to bring rains over the Bicol Region, Eastern and Central Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region, and Northern Mindanao on Saturday.

Residents were warned of possible flooding and landslides.

The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) meanwhile will bring light rains over Calabarzon, MIMAROPA, Aurora, Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Autonomous Region. —KG, GMA News