00:00 And online, the typhoon warned that a possible flood could come from the Mayon Volcano.
00:07 Other provinces in Bicol have also been alerted.
00:10 Chris Novello of GMA Regional TV is live on the news.
00:15 Bicol news, Chris.
00:23 Well, because of the threat of the typhoon, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in Bicol Region is now in the Red Alert status.
00:31 The province of Camarinesur has also been elevated to the Blue Alert status by the provincial government
00:40 as a preparation for the possible effects of the bad weather in the coming days.
00:45 This means that the emergency operation center of all LGUs and barangays has been monitored for 24 hours.
00:52 Because of this, the MDRRMO-Minalabak is also in preposition,
00:56 where the available resources, equipment and facilities are being prepared
01:01 in case the typhoon affects the province.
01:04 Since the LGU-Minalabak is surrounded by flooded municipalities with 17 barangays that are always encountering flooding,
01:13 even continuous rain for 2 to 3 days that flood other barangays.
01:20 So that's what the authorities will do.
01:23 The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of the province has also been convened
01:28 to discuss and plan what needs to be done.
01:31 Residents living in flood-prone areas have been warned to be alert and to prepare their go-bags
01:37 in case the authorities can carry out a pre-emptive evacuation.
01:41 The Lahar Advisory for the Mayon Volcano has also been issued.
01:44 Because of the heavy rain, the Lahar could have been hit by particular rivers in Meeisi, Binaan, Anuling, Kirangay, Maninila, Masarawag,
01:53 Mulad Bukad, Nasisi, Pabinit, Matanag and Basud Channels.
01:58 The communities around it are being warned to be alert and evacuate residents in flood-prone areas.
02:10 Mel, the storm won't directly hit Bicol but according to the Office of the Civil Defense,
02:16 it is possible that it will strengthen the flood-prone areas that it will bring.
02:21 Mel?
02:22 Thank you very much, Chris Novello of GMA Regional TV, Balitang Bicol, Landia.
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