Several local government units and residents in areas facing the threat of super Typhoon Betty -- which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 2 a.m. Saturday -- are bracing themselves against the cyclone's dreaded wrath.
Several local government units and residents in areas facing the threat of super Typhoon Betty -- which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 2 a.m. Saturday -- are bracing themselves against the cyclone's dreaded wrath.Residents and fishermen in Batanes transferred their boats to higher grounds, along the roads, and secured the roofs of their houses with plywood in anticipation of the effects of Betty, according to GMA's Super Radyo dzBB reporter Jonathan Andal.
The Philippine Coast Guard said sea trips were normal at the Batanes Port on Saturday, according to GMA Regional TV Balitang Southern Tagalog.The province of Aurora was also prepared for the typhoon. But some tourists were still enjoying water activities in the province’s beaches, according to GMA reporter Ian Cruz.On the other hand, some fishermen and surfing instructors expressed concern as their livelihood will be affected by the typhoon.
Operation dispatchers, meanwhile, are closely monitoring the weather conditions. Ormoc City has been experiencing heavy rains since Friday.Several areas in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro were experiencing inclement weather, according to GMA Regional TV Balitang Southern Tagalog report.Meanwhile, at least three fishermen were reported missing on Friday due to the thick haze, but they were found on Saturday, the mayor of Lubang said.
Meanwhile, private and tourist motor banca owners in Tacloban, Leyte were also preparing for the effects of the typhoon.
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