Why this may not be such a bad idea
lifestyle1 hour ago
A tropical storm lashed the northern Philippines with strong wind and rain on Tuesday, injuring at least two people and prompting the president to close schools and government offices in the capital and outlying provinces.
Tropical Storm Ma-on slammed into Maconacon town in Isabela province Tuesday morning with sustained winds of 110 km and gusts of up to 150 kph. The storm will barrel north-westward through northern provinces before blowing away from the country overnight, forecasters said.
Although the storm’s onslaught was being felt mainly in the northern tip of the main Luzon region, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr suspended classes in all public schools and government work in the densely populated capital region and six outlying provinces as a precaution.
“The heavy rains pose possible risks to the general public,” Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said.
The widespread school closures came a day after millions of primary and secondary students trooped back to schools across the Philippines in their first face-to-face classes after two years of coronavirus lockdowns.
Two villagers were injured and brought to hospitals after being hit by fallen trees in Cagayan province, disaster-response officials said, and over 500 people in Cagayan and nearby provinces were evacuated from villages that are prone to flash floods, landslides and tidal surges.
Some of the provinces expected to feel the brunt of the storm are still recovering from the devastation wrought by a powerful earthquake last month.
The Philippines is battered by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms each year and lies in the Pacific “Ring of Fire," a seismically active arc of volcanos and fault lines in the Pacific Basin, making the archipelago one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world.
READ MORE:
Why this may not be such a bad idea
lifestyle1 hour ago
Many residents only get to workout during the weekends due to the demands of work and busy daily life
health2 hours ago
The engines were imported from the UK but it was Hamad Saghran's skills as a mechanic that kept them operating smoothly
uae2 hours ago
Some families face monetary challenges as they juggle their children’s social and emotional needs while managing financial strains
uae2 hours ago
The 29-year-old black belt rejoined the jiu-jitsu world with renewed purpose and passion
sports8 hours ago
The ministers also explored joint cooperation within the framework of international organisations
uae8 hours ago
The much-needed win kept the UAE's hopes alive of making their second appearance at the global stage
football9 hours ago
Eight teams will compete in the tournament which will be staged at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium
cricket9 hours ago