Nearly 200,000 families in Mindanao were reported affected by shear line, in response to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday.
Areas affected include Region XI and Caraga, covering at the very least 469 villages, or barangays, DSWD said in a 6:00 a.m. progress report.
Of affected families, 2,672 are taking shelter in 74 open evacuation centers, while 22,205 are staying with friends and relatives.
DSWD also reported 27 totally damaged houses and 53 partially damaged houses because of effects of shear line.
Humanitarian assistance of nearly P46 million has been provided to affected families as of report.
Meanwhile, shear line — a zone where cold northeast monsoon winds meet warm easterlies, creating rain clouds — is anticipated to affect eastern parts of Southern Luzon and Visayas, in response to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday.
Cloudy skies with scattered rains are expected in Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, and Samar, PAGASA said in a 4:00 a.m. advisory.
It also warned of possible flash floods and landslides during moderate to sometimes heavy rains.
The conditions are likewise expected in Palawan and remainder of Visayas, while remainder of country shall be affected by prevailing easterlies and northeast monsoon. — Edg Adrian A. Eva