More than 500 people, 400 rolling cargoes stranded due to Quinta, says PCG

Published October 26, 2020 2:02pm

Passengers bound for Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga await word as they are stranded at the North Port Terminal in Tondo, Manila on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 due to Typhoon Quinta. The Philippine Coast Guard said more than 500 passengers were left stranded in Luzon and Visayas as of Monday due to the typhoon. DANNY PATA

The Philippine Coast Guard on Monday said more than 500 people and 400 rolling cargoes were stranded in various ports due to Typhoon Quinta.

As of 12 noon, the following were stranded in Southern Tagalog, Bicol and Eastern Visayas regions, according to PCG:

577 passengers, truck drivers and cargo helpers
473 rolling cargoes
21 vessels
10 motor bancas

#PCGUPDATE: As of 12pm today, the PCG has recorded 577 pax, drivers, & cargo helpers; 473 cargoes; 21 vessels; and 10 motorbancas STRANDED in Southern Tagalog, Bicol, and Eastern Visayas due to #QuintaPH.https://t.co/qgfgJxxseR #DOTrPH????????#CoastGuardPH #MaritimeSectorWorks pic.twitter.com/jSszmUq05x
— Philippine Coast Guard (@coastguardph) October 26, 2020

A total of 121 vessels and 51 motor bancas meanwhile took shelter as a precautionary measure.

The PCG said its command center is monitoring the situation 24/7 to strictly implement guidelines regarding sea travel amid the bad weather.

Quinta caused flooding in many areas as it traversed the Luzon landmass on Monday.

It is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Tuesday morning. --KG, GMA News

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