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DSWD DROMIC Report #7 on the Effects of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) and Shear Line as of 24 November 2023, 6PM

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I. Situation Overview

On 16 November 2023, a landslide incident occurred in Brgy. Pong-on, Bontoc in the Province of Southern Leyte due to the effects of LPA and Shear Line.

On 17 November 2023, the effects of LPA and Shear Line were also reported in the Municipalities of Magarao, Camarines Sur, and San Miguel, Catanduanes. On the same day, several barangays in Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental also experienced flooding due to the effects of Shear Line.

On 20 November 2023, several municipalities in the provinces of Aklan and Capiz experienced flooding due to the effects of Shear Line.

On 21 November 2023, the provinces of Camarines Norte, Masbate, and Sorsogon in the Bicol Region and the provinces of Biliran, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Western Samar, and Southern Leyte in Eastern Visayas have reported the effects of Shear Line. On the same day, additional affected areas were reported in Western Visayas.

Issued on 22 November 2023 at 4:00 PM, the Shear Line continuously affects the eastern section of Southern Luzon while the Northeast Monsoon continuously affects the rest of Luzon.

Source: DOST-PAGASA Daily Weather Bulletin and DSWD Field Offices (FOs) V, VI, VII and VIII