Authorities in the western Philippines have halted school, work, and sea travel as the region braces for Tropical Cyclone Tino, local media reported.
In Capiz province, Western Visayas, local governments have suspended all classes and work starting Monday due to the expected impact of Tino, according to Inquirer.
The Philippine Coast Guard has stopped all sea travel in Surigao del Norte province and nearby island routes because of worsening sea conditions caused by the approaching storm.
Tino is currently a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is forecast to enter the country by Sunday. It could strengthen into a typhoon by Tuesday.
"The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued an advisory urging local residents to prepare for possible evacuation."
Preemptive actions have been taken to ensure safety as the powerful Tino approaches, potentially escalating into a typhoon early next week.
The western Philippines enacts broad suspensions and warnings as Tropical Cyclone Tino approaches, highlighting robust early preparedness against a potential typhoon threat.