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Sea travel suspended in some parts of Mindanao due to Wilma
Sea travel and classes were suspended in Northern Mindanao and Caraga on Friday, December 5, due to the threat of Tropical Depression Wilma.
The Philippine Coast Guard halted all vessel operations in Camiguin, Dinagat Island, Bucas Grande, and Siargao as storm signal No. 1 was hoisted.
Affected sea routes included Balingoan to Benoni and Surigao City to Dinagat and Siargao islands.
Authorities warned residents in Visayas, Caraga, and Northern Mindanao about potential heavy rains that could cause floods and landslides.
Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando Uy suspended face-to-face classes and put disaster relief teams on heightened alert.
In Caraga, the Surigao del Norte Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council recommended targeted class suspensions, and Dinagat Islands Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. activated disaster teams and raised the alert level to blue.
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