Storm surge warning raised in Palawan, Occidental Mindoro

State weather bureau PAGASA raised the alert of a "high risk of life-threatening storm surge" in Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Antique and Oriental Mindoro within the next 24 hours due to typhoon Tino.

"There is a possibility of inundation from rising sea water along with high waves in the low lying coastal communities" of the said provinces, it said in its 2 a.m. forecast storm surge.

According to the forecast, an estimated storm surge of more than 3 meters may occur in Palawan; 2.1 to 3 meters in Occidental Mindoro and some parts of Palawan; and 1 to 2 meters in Antique and Oriental Mindoro.

PAGASA advised the public in these areas to stay away from the coast or beach, cancel all marine activities and move to higher grounds away from the coast and storm surge-prone areas.

PAGASA raised the alert of a high risk of life-threatening storm surge in Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Antique and Oriental Mindoro within the next 24 hours due to typhoon Tino.