Track intensity and forecast of Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) as of 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024. (Photo by Pagasa/Facebook)
LEGAZPI CITY — Local government units in Camarines Sur and Albay on Saturday, November 9, ordered mandatory evacuations and suspension of classes due to the threat of Tropical Storm Nika.
In Camarines Sur, Governor Vincenzo Renato Luigi Villafuerte said the local officials should start the mandatory evacuation of families in high-risks areas at 6 a.m. on Sunday, November 10, especially those previously affected by flooding due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami).
Article continues after this advertisementVillafuerte advised the officials to ensure that the designated evacuation centers were located outside the flood-prone areas, as most of the towns were severely affected by flooding due to heavy rains dumped by Kristine on October 21.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Nika prompts Signal No. 1 in Luzon areas NEWSINFO Nika may reach peak intensity before landfall on Monday – Pagasa NEWSINFO LPA is now Tropical Depression Nika inside PARAlbay Governor Baby Glenda Bongao also advised the village officials to monitor the areas prone to flood, lahar, and landslides and implement localized evacuation as needed.
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Article continues after this advertisementIn-person classes at all levels in public and private schools were also suspended in the towns of Tiwi, Malinao, Tabaco City, Malilipot, Bacacay and Rapu-Rapu.
Article continues after this advertisementBongao said the schools may implement alternative learning modalities.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) hoisted the Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 in Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, and the northeastern portion of Albay (Malinao, Tiwi, City of Tabaco, Bacacay, Malilipot, Rapu-Rapu); the southeastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue); the northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan); the southeastern portion of mainland Quezon (Calauag, Guinayangan, Tagkawayan); and Pollilo Islands.
Pagasa said Nika was located 1,005 kilometers (km) east of southeastern Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 65 km per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 80 kph.
Article continues after this advertisementIt was moving westward at 35 kph.
All water activities and sea travel of vessels were suspended in the affected areas of the Bicol region.
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