MANILA, Philippines — About 21,000 passengers were stranded in various ports across the country due to the inclement weather brought about by Severe Tropical Storm Ursula. Data obtained from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday show that a total of 21,010 passengers were stranded in ports in Bicol, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Southern Tagalog, Northern Mindanao, Western Visayas, and Southern Visayas. 3 may be raised over some areas of Eastern Visayas on Tuesday afternoon. “Suspension of maritime activities may be experienced in areas where TCWS is in effect,” it said in its severe weather bulletin. In the afternoon or evening, rough sea waters may be experienced over the inland waters of Southern Luzon and Visayas.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 24, 2019 05:26 UTC