MANILA, May 26 (NNN-PNA) – Tropical cyclone, Ewiniar, triggered floods and landslides in parts of the Philippines, injuring four people and affecting 2,734, the government said today.
In a report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), said, the four injured people were from the Bicol region, south-east of the Philippine capital, Manila. It added that, no deaths have been reported, so far.
Meanwhile, more than 6,000 passengers, truck drivers and cargo helpers were stranded, in all ports nationwide, this morning, due to the inclement weather conditions, said the Philippine Coast Guard.
Ewiniar, the first cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, has affected the Bicol region on the main Luzon island and the Eastern Visayas region in the central Philippines.
The state weather bureau said, Ewiniar will continue to dump heavy rain in many areas, including Metro Manila, warning of more flooding and possible landslides.
The bureau forecast Ewiniar to reach severe tropical storm category tomorrow, and typhoon category by Tuesday, before exiting the Philippines on Wednesday.
The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries globally, mainly due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Pacific typhoon belt. On average, the country experiences 20 typhoons yearly, some intense and destructive.– NNN-PNA
