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Over 800 stranded in ports due to STS Wipha (Crising) – PCG
Severe Tropical Storm Wipha, formerly Crising, has caused 869 individuals to be stranded in 46 ports across the Philippines.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported these figures as of Saturday afternoon, noting that the stranded individuals include passengers, truck drivers, and cargo helpers.
Additionally, 428 rolling cargoes, 46 vessels, and seven motorbancas are stranded.
The PCG also reported that 52 vessels and 76 motorbancas are taking shelter due to the storm.
Several regions reported stranded individuals and assets, with Southwestern Mindanao having 14 stranded vessels and Central Visayas having 11 stranded vessels.
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