Philippine authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people in the south of the country on Sunday as tropical storm Dujuan approaches. About 51,400 people have been moved to 331 evacuation centres in the provinces of Surigao del Norte, Surigao.
Thousands of families in Caraga region affected by Auring onset
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 21) At least 50,000 people or 13,700 families in the Caraga region have been affected by the Tropical Storm Auring, authorities said on Sunday.
In a statement, the Philippine National Police Caraga said that as of 12 noon on Sunday, 51,445 individuals or 13,725 families were affected by heavy rains and strong winds ahead of the storm s arrival. The figures were also confirmed by National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council executive director Ricardo Jalad in a mobile message.
They are currently staying in 661 evacuation centers in the region, the Police Regional Office added.
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These areas under TCWS No. 1 will experience 30-60 km/h winds prevailing or expected in 36 hours.
Rains Rainfall will be light to moderate and at times heavy over Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, and Southern Leyte on Saturday morning until noon. However, from noontime on Saturday until Sunday morning, heavy to intense rains are expected over Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands. Moderate to heavy with at times intense rains over Misamis Oriental, Camiguin, and the rest of Caraga. Light to moderate with at times heavy rains over Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, and the rest of Northern Mindanao.
Philippine Airlines and the Manila International Airport Authority announced the cancellation of some flights for Saturday, Feb. 20, due to bad weather brought about by Tropical Storm Auring (international name: Dujuan).