IN PHOTOS: Typhoon Tisoy causes floods, damage in parts of Samar Island

Barangay Cagogobngan in Catubig, Northern Samar is experiencing severe flooding due to Typhoon Tisoy on Tuesday, December 3. Photo by Jerry James D. Acdang

MANILA, Philippines – Several areas in the Samar provinces were flooded and suffered damage following the heavy rains and strong gusts of wind brought about by Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri) on Tuesday, December 3.

Tisoy made landfall in Gubat, Sorsogon, at 11 pm on Monday, December 2.

As of 5 pm on Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Tisoy has exited landmass via Occidental Mindoro and continues to weaken, though it remains within typhoon category. (READ: FAST FACTS: Tropical cyclones, rainfall advisories)

Here are some scenes of flooded and damaged areas on Samar Island on Tuesday, December 3.

Northern Samar

Several houses in Barangay Cagogobngan in Catubig, Northern Samar, were submerged in waist- to chest-deep flood.

Northern Samar. Photo by Jerry James D. Acdang

Catubig, Northern Samar. Photo by Jerry James D. Acdang

A number of houses in Barangay Laniwan in Palapag, Northern Samar, were completely wrecked.

Palapag, Northern Samar. Photo by Jay-Ar Sales

Palapag, Northern Samar. #TisoyPH Photo by Jay-Ar Sales

Calbayog City, Samar

Residents and commuters in Cabucangan in Calbayog City, Samar, waded ankle- to knee-deep flood.

Cabucangan in Calbayog, Samar. Photo courtesy of John Michael Jalayajay

Cagbayang Elementary School in Calbayog City was also flooded.

Calbayog City, Samar. Photo from Rico Meregildo Sabilao

Homes and commercial buildings in Calbayog City also destroyed. Netizen Debbie Animo said the damage brought by Tisoy to her city was worse than what of Super Typhoon Yolanda caused in 2013.

Calbayog City, Samar. Photo courtesy of Debbie Animo

Calbayog City, Samar. Photo courtesy of Debbie Animo

Calbayog City, Samar. Photo courtesy of Debbie Animo

Is it flooded in your area? Help report floods by posting using the hashtag #FloodPH. – Rappler.com