Tropical Storm “Ada” has affected more than 10,000 individuals in Bicol (Region 5) and Caraga (Region 13) while over 9,000 passengers were left stranded in various seaports nationwide as sea travels were disrupted on Saturday, Jan. 18, authorities disclosed.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that 7,170 families or 10,249 individuals felt the impact of the storm in 19 barangays across Regions 5 and 13.

Of this number, 120 families or 297 individuals were displaced and currently being sheltered in three evacuation centers.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored 9,057 passengers, 2,788 rolling cargoes, 11 vessels, and seven motorbancas that were stranded across Eastern Visayas, Bicol, and Southern Tagalog as of 12 noon.

The most affected was Bicol Region which logged 6,231 passengers, 2,2875 rolling cargoes, and three vessels that were stranded in the ports of San Andres, Real, Romblon, Lucena, and Atimonan.

Another 47 vessels and 18 motorbancas were taking shelter in Bicol’s ports.

In Eastern Visayas, the PCG said 2,025 passengers and 481 rolling cargoes were stranded in the ports of Sta. Clara, Dapdap, and Looc.

In Southern Tagalog, there were 801 passengers, 32 rolling cargoes, eight vessels, and seven motorbancas that were stranded in the affected ports of San Andres, Real, Romblon, Lucena, and Atimonan.

There were 47 vessels and 18 motorbancas that were also taking shelter in the region.

The PCG said it continues to monitor sea conditions as Ada affects large portions of the country.

It advised passengers and vessel operators to coordinate closely with port authorities and await further advisories before traveling.