Southwest Monsoon Forces Ferry Cancellations and Triggers Disaster Alerts in the Philippines

Prolonged habagat rains across the Philippines have disrupted maritime travel and prompted the Department of Social Welfare to raise its alert level. Authorities are monitoring flooding risks as the weather system continues to affect multiple regions.

29 Aug, 02:02 — 29 Aug, 02:02

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LIST: Canceled ferry trips on Aug. 29 due to habagat

MANILA, Philippines — Several ferry trips were canceled on Saturday, Aug. 29, due to rough sea conditions brought by the effects of the southwest monsoon, or habagat, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) announced. In an advisory, the PPA provided the following Port Management Office (PMO) with cancelled ferry

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Southwest Monsoon Forces Ferry Cancellations and Triggers Disaster Alerts in the Philippines

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LIST: Canceled ferry trips on Aug. 29 due to habagat

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