BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya: The Cagayan River Basin Flood Forecasting and Warning Center has issued a warning to residents in low lying areas that the recent torrential rains might submerge villages anew.

New flooding is possible in 21 towns of Isabela province and 16 towns in Cagayan province as the Cagayan River and its tributaries are now “above alert level” as of Saturday, November 28, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (Pagasa) Northern Luzon Administration lead Leo Buñag.