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Cagayan River nears critical level
Tuguegarao City is preemptively evacuating residents due to rising river levels from Severe Tropical Storm Nika.
As of Tuesday, 11 a.m., the Cagayan River at Buntun Bridge reached 10.6 meters, nearing its critical level of 11 meters.
Mayor Maila Ting Que urged residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate immediately, warning that water levels are expected to rise further.
Some 561 families, totaling 1,691 individuals from 35 villages across several towns, have been preemptively evacuated.
Evacuees are currently sheltered in village halls and schools, or staying with relatives.
The city is repacking food supplies for affected villages, and rescue teams are on standby.
Major roads and bridges, including Pinacanauan Avenue and Macapagal Crossing, are closed due to flooding.
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