00:00After the typhoon, the North is preparing again for the severe tropical storm Nica.
00:05And from Amulong, Cagayan, we are live with Jasmine Gabriel Galvan of GNA Regional TV.
00:11Jasmine?
00:14Pia, this afternoon, some towns are experiencing heavy rainfall here in the province of Cagayan.
00:23There are rainfalls in Isabela, where the typhoon Nica is expected to landfall.
00:29Liquor bans have also been implemented in the province, including no fishing, no swimming, and no sailing policy in coastal towns.
00:36According to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council,
00:39rescuers, rescue equipment, and food packs are ready in places that are often flooded.
00:44They are also ready to carry out pre-emptive evacuation at any time tonight.
00:49Magat Dam is also being monitored, which is close to the spilling level.
00:53The overflow bridge is still passable, except for the dam, which is like a boat bridge.
00:58Some of the residents of Sanchez Mira, Cagayan, are also worried about the typhoon Nica,
01:02which was only affected by the typhoon Marseille.
01:05There is also no electricity until now, and there is a blackout.
01:09We need to adjust. We need to get up early so that we can sleep early.
01:13There are also people who are fixing the generator set in case of a blackout.
01:17I'm really waiting, ma'am, because it's important.
01:19A resident of Mansantaan, Cagayan, is worried about the repair of their roof.
01:24We don't have a budget because we can't find a place to sleep because of the typhoon.
01:29I hope we can get help, ma'am.
01:33Cagayan Provincial Government is also prepared for the possible effects of the typhoon.
01:37Rescue vehicles are also positioned in the towns.
01:40Pre-emptive evacuation has also been ordered if necessary.
01:45Pia, the Provincial Government is alert.
01:47The local governments are also alert to the possible effects of the typhoon Nica.
01:52Meanwhile, monitoring of the Cagayan River continues.
01:55Pia?
01:57Thank you very much.
01:58Jasmine Gabriel Galvan of GMA Regional TV.
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