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Over 7,000 travelers stranded at ports nationwide due to Uwan
Over 7,000 passengers, truck drivers, and cargo helpers are stranded in ports across the Philippines due to the suspension of sea travel caused by Typhoon Uwan.
As of Monday morning, November 10, a total of 7,213 individuals were unable to travel, alongside 3,663 rolling cargoes and 171 vessels.
The Bicol region has the highest number of stranded passengers with 2,590 people affected across 18 ports.
Typhoon Uwan, which entered the Philippine area of responsibility late Friday night, has been pounding the Bicol region with strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Sea travel restrictions will remain in place until wind signals are lowered and gale wind warnings are cleared, according to the Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson.
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