Philippines Suspends Activities as Typhoon Tino Approaches
Authorities in the western Philippines have taken precautionary steps by suspending schools, work, and sea travel to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Tino’s expected impact, local media reported on Saturday.
Local Restrictions and Safety Measures
- In Capiz province, Western Visayas, local governments have halted classes and all work starting Monday.
- The Philippine Coast Guard has stopped all sea travel in Surigao del Norte and nearby island routes due to dangerous sea conditions.
Storm Development and Forecast
Tino, currently a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), is forecast to enter PAR by Sunday and may strengthen into a typhoon by Tuesday.
"Tino is currently a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, is expected to enter the country on Sunday, and could strengthen into a typhoon by Tuesday." — Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)
Advisories from Government Agencies
Following Pagasa’s advisory, local residents have been urged to prepare for possible evacuation as the storm moves west-northwest toward the Visayas region.
"Local governments have suspended classes and work at all levels beginning Monday due to the potential impact of Tropical Cyclone Tino." — Inquirer
The preemptive measures aim to minimize risk and ensure public safety amid the threat posed by Tino’s intensification into a typhoon early next week.
Author’s summary: The western Philippines is taking early safety measures by suspending activities in anticipation of Typhoon Tino, which could enter the country by Sunday and strengthen by Tuesday.