Authorities in the western Philippines have halted school sessions, work, and all sea travel as the region prepares for Tropical Cyclone Tino.
Capiz province, located in Western Visayas, has suspended classes and work at all levels starting Monday due to the potential threat from Tino, as reported by the Inquirer.
The Philippine Coast Guard has canceled all sea travel in Surigao del Norte and adjacent island routes, responding to deteriorating sea conditions linked to the approaching storm.
Tino is currently a tropical depression situated outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but is forecasted to enter by Sunday and possibly strengthen into a typhoon by Tuesday.
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) advisory:
"Tino is expected to enter the country on Sunday and could intensify into a typhoon by Tuesday."
Pagasa urged residents:
"Prepare for possible evacuation."
These precautionary steps aim to minimize risks as the storm approaches the Visayas region.
The western Philippines has enacted early suspensions of daily activities and travel to protect communities from the strengthening Tropical Cyclone Tino expected to impact the region within days.
Author’s note: Proactive measures reflect the urgency in safeguarding lives and property as Typhoon Tino draws near.