Philippines: Over 9,000 residents leave their homes due to flooding

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In the Philippines, flooding caused by tropical storm Fengshen is making thousands of citizens leave their homes. The weather service has stated that the storm will pass close to the province of Catanduanes, leading to heavy rainfall and a "minimal to moderate risk" of coastal flooding from waves ranging from 1 to 2 meters. In response to the developing situation, over 9,000 residents have relocated to safety, marking the first instance of this cyclone impacting the population. Neighbouring provinces, including Sorsogon and Albay, have requested a preventive evacuation, but the number of people involved is unknown.  #teleSUREnglish #Philippines #TropicalStorm #Fengshen #Flooding #EmergencyEvacuation

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00:00In the Philippines, flooding caused by Tropical Storm Feng Shien is making thousands of citizens

00:05leave their homes.

00:07The Weather Service has stated that the storm will pass close to the province of Catawduandes,

00:12leading to heavy rainfall and a minimal to moderate risk of coastal flooding, from waste

00:17ranging from 1 to 2 meters.

00:19In response to the developing situation, over 9,000 residents have relocated to safety,

00:24marking the first instance of the cyclone impacting the population.

00:28Neighboring provinces, including Sorxon and Albay, have requested a preventive education,

00:34but the number of people involved is unknown.

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