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7 regions under highest alert protocol due to TD Kristine — OCD
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has activated its highest emergency preparedness level, the "Charlie" protocol, in seven regions due to Tropical Depression Kristine.
These high-risk regions include the Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, and Eastern Visayas.
The Ilocos Region and BARMM are under the "Bravo" protocol, indicating moderate risk, while the National Capital Region and six other regions are under the "Alpha" protocol for low risk.
The Davao Region is assessed as having no to very low risk.
Tropical Depression Kristine may intensify into a storm in the next 12 hours and could reach typhoon status by Thursday, according to PAGASA.
Currently, 18 areas are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1.
The DSWD estimates that at least 33 million people could be affected by the tropical depression.
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Eight regions in the Philippines have been placed under the highest level of emergency preparedness due to Tropical Storm Kristine, with the "Charlie" protocol activated by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
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The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has been placed on red alert status due to the threat of Tropical Depression Kristine, mirroring the alert status previously issued for the Bicol region.
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Thirty million individuals across multiple regions could be affected by Tropical Depression Kristine, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Cagayan Valley is preparing for a potential typhoon that may develop from a low-pressure area east of Luzon.
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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reports 90 deaths due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, which are still subject to validation to confirm their relation to the storm.
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