Aghon causes floods in Eastern Visayas, knocks down trees in Bicol

Tropical Depression Aghon caused waist-deep flooding in several areas in the Eastern Visayas and knocked down trees in the Bicol Region.

According to a Saturday 24 Oras Weekend report by GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak's Fe Marie Dumaboc, Aghon initially made landfall over Humonhon Island in Guian, Eastern Samar before making landfall again over Giporlos around midnight on Saturday.

Aghon made landfall again at Basiao Island in Catbalogan City, Samar before making a fourth landfall at Cagduyong Island.

While the Office of the Civil Defense Eastern Visayas said that no flooding or landslide was recorded in said areas, flooding began around 3 a.m.

Fortunately, the flooding quickly subsided at around 7:30 a.m.

Meanwhile, a 24 Oras Weekend report by GMA Regional TV Balitang Bicolandia's Jessica Calinog said that parts of the Bicol Region were experiencing intermittent rains caused by Aghon.

In Masbate City, strong winds caused a mango tree to fall on the house of Cerino Badilla while his family and two grandchildren were inside.

Fortunately, no one was harmed in the incident.

In Legazpi City, a tree also fell on top of a passing tricycle, causing injuries to a tricycle driver and two passengers who were minors.

The victims were rushed to hospital and were recovering. — Jiselle Anne Casucian/DVM, GMA Integrated News