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THE Philippines may experience around 13 to 18 tropical cyclones until the end of 2024, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Thursday, May 30, 2024.In a public briefing, Pagasa Deputy Administrator for Research and Development Marcelino Villafuerte II said the expected number of tropical cyclones within the year is lower than its usual average of 19 to 20 weather systems.
In a television interview, Task Force El Niño spokesperson Assistant secretary Joey Villarama said efforts to cushion the effect of the wet season is ongoing especially the clearing of drainages, waterways and flood gates to lessen flooding in the communities particularly in the low-lying areas.He said over 4,000 flood control projects have been completed in preparation of the rainy season, while 4,100 projects are still being finished.
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