The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has evacuated at least 260 families that were trapped in deep flood in Naic, Cavite due to the heavy rains brought by tropical storm “Jolina".
The rescued families in Barangay Bukana in Naic town were transported to safer grounds at the basketball court, which served as an evacuation area for local residents.
Meanwhile, 60 families in the coastal community of Barangay San Rafael IV, Noveleta, Cavite were evacuated following the heavy downpour on Wednesday afternoon.
They were brought to San Miguel Extension Elementary School during the rising of floodwaters.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the tropical storm “Jolina” (international name “Conson”) is forecast to re-intensify into a severe tropical storm before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday, Sept. 9.
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