Authorities in the western Philippines have halted school, work, and all sea travel in preparation for Tropical Cyclone Tino, which is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Sunday.
In Capiz province, Western Visayas, local governments have suspended classes and work starting Monday due to the anticipated impact of the storm, reported local media outlet Inquirer.
The Philippine Coast Guard has also stopped all sea travel in Surigao del Norte province and nearby island routes because of worsening sea conditions as the cyclone moves west-northwest towards the Visayas region.
Tropical Cyclone Tino is forecasted to strengthen into a typhoon by early next week. Preemptive measures followed an advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), urging residents to prepare for possible evacuation.
According to Pagasa, "Tino is currently a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, expected to enter the country on Sunday, and could strengthen into a typhoon by Tuesday."
Author’s summary: The western Philippines is taking early precautions, including closures and travel bans, as Tropical Cyclone Tino approaches, with a likely intensification into a typhoon by Tuesday.