The number of casualties due to typhoon “Ruby” went up to ten. Majority of the casualties were caused by hypothermia.
Tag: Super Typhoon Ruby
Flights cancelled due to inclement weather
The Philippine Airlines cancelled 64 flights today due to typhoon “Ruby”.
Coverage of typhoon becomes smaller
According to the PAGASA, the coverage of typhoon “Ruby” becomes smaller and it is expected to make a landfall in Mindoro this evening.
Slow-moving ‘Ruby’ claims 6 lives in Visayas; Metro up next
Many of the people evacuated from their houses have begun their trek home, hours after typhoon Ruby swept through the Visayas regions, which left at least six people dead, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. As Ruby barreled through Masbate which was placed under a state of calamity, it weakened but could bring heavy rains and strong winds. The provincial disaster office of Region 6 said three people died of hypothermia in […]
Zero casualty in Sorsogon
Despite being one of the hard-hit provinces, Sorsogon was able to endure typhoon “Ruby” with zero casualties.
Various areas cancelled classes
Various municipalities, provinces and cities declared “no classes” due to the inclement weather brought by “Ruby”.
Casualties due to “Ruby”
In Iloilo, three were recorded dead due to “Ruby” while another was recorded in eastern Samar.
“Ruby” maintains its strength
According to the PAGASA, “Ruby” was able to maintain its strength over Masbate, while it lost speed.
DSWD calls for volunteers to repack relief goods
DSWD is also for volunteers to help in the repacking of relief goods for victims of Typhoon Ruby. Metro Manila residents may proceed to the National Resource Operations Center in Pasay City, while those in Cebu may head to the Cebu International Convention Center. Interested volunteers may also get in touch with Prescilla Nitafan at 0908 421 5334, or Marlyn Cumba at 0917 314 9206 (for Metro Manila), and Jo Belontindos at 0939 174 […]
Coast Guard rescues youth in Tacloban
The Philippine Coast Guard succesfully rescued a young man when the boat that he is riding sank during the rampage of “Ruby” in Tacloban City.
Aklan experiences power failures
The province of Aklan experienced four incidents of power shortages as “Ruby” felled trees which damaged power lines in the province.
“Ruby” hits Aklan
The province of Aklan experienced the wrath of “Ruby” bringing strong rains and winds as well as huge waves in the coastal areas causing residents in said areas to evacuate.
