House submerged in deep flood in Calauag, Quezon Province. Facebook/Provincial Government of Quezon from Julius Laman of PIO CalauagMANILA — Around 11,000 residents from different municipalities of Quezon Province were evacuated on Wednesday due to flooding and rains brought by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

Quezon Province Governor Helen Tan also said in TV Patrol Express that over 477 individuals were stranded in ports.

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"May mga stranded tayo sa different ports natin. Mayroon kasi kami sa Dalahican, Infanta, Real, Atimonan, and we have also in San Andres and Gumaca. All in all, ang reports kanina as 2 p.m., mayroon tayong 477 individuals na stranded," she explained.

"But well-taken care of naman sila ng provincial government and the munincipal government, sinuportahan naman ng pagkain and nalagay naman sa maayos na lugar," Tan said.

Tan shared that the province is now experiencing light to moderate rains. Officials are clearing the San Narciso Road after a landslide occurred.

Meanwhile, in Catanuan, authorities are still waiting the flood to subside so the area can be passable. Parts of Catanuan were submerged in flood waters around four meters deep.

Tagkawayan, on the other hand, is under state of calamity. Tan said the local government estimates that the damages in barangay and agriculture can reach 30%.

The city governor explained they have yet to know the full damage and casualties in the province.

"As to mga damages, wala pa kasi dahil nga naging priority 'yung pag-respond nila [officials] sa mga evacuees. To report wala pang binibigay sa aming damages and casualties. Very okay as per mayor's report sa atin," she explained.

Tan said the province did not underestimate Kristine and is well-prepared.

"We're prepared for this one. Mayroon lang ilan na isolated evacuees na matigas ang ulo. Kahit na nagfo-force evacuation, may ilan tayo na ganiyan," she said.

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