Albay evacuates 300K residents as Typhoon Ambo nears

The provincial government of Albay aims to evacuate up to 80,000 families or around 300,000 residents due to Typhoon Ambo's approach.

Typhoon Ambo made landfall in Eastern Samar and is expected to reach Bicol late Thursday night.

Evacuation protocols include moving individuals from flood-prone areas by noon on Thursday, with strict adherence to health guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

APSEMO chief Cedric Daep emphasized the need for local disaster councils to follow evacuation and health protocols.

The province is preparing for a 'complex disaster' scenario involving potential flooding and landslides while managing the ongoing pandemic.