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260 people stuck at ports due to habagat — PCG
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Published Jul 24, 2024 02:39 PM PHT
MANILA — A total of 260 travelers as well as truck drivers and cargo helpers were stranded at various ports in Southern Tagalog and Bicol regions as the strong southwest monsoon lashed the country on Wednesday, the Philippine Coast Guard said.
MANILA — A total of 260 travelers as well as truck drivers and cargo helpers were stranded at various ports in Southern Tagalog and Bicol regions as the strong southwest monsoon lashed the country on Wednesday, the Philippine Coast Guard said.
The number of people stuck at ports due to the bad weather is based on PCG's monitoring from 8 a.m. to noon.
The number of people stuck at ports due to the bad weather is based on PCG's monitoring from 8 a.m. to noon.
The PCG added that 11 vessels, 5 motorbancas, and 19 rolling cargoes were also stranded during the period, while 7 vessels and 1 motorbanca were taking shelter.
The PCG added that 11 vessels, 5 motorbancas, and 19 rolling cargoes were also stranded during the period, while 7 vessels and 1 motorbanca were taking shelter.
The southwest monsoon enhanced by typhoon Carina is bringing strong to gale-force gusts over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, the eastern portion of Isabela, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, BARMM, and Davao Region, according to weather bureau PAGASA.
The southwest monsoon enhanced by typhoon Carina is bringing strong to gale-force gusts over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, the eastern portion of Isabela, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, BARMM, and Davao Region, according to weather bureau PAGASA.
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The monsoon rains have caused class and work cancellations, widespread flooding, and forced evacuations in low-lying areas.
The monsoon rains have caused class and work cancellations, widespread flooding, and forced evacuations in low-lying areas.
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