Marcos directs agencies to prepare for incoming cyclone in the Philippines
Summary: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed government agencies to prepare for a tropical cyclone expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility this weekend. This comes as the country deals with the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
The state weather bureau, PAGASA, forecasts the cyclone could approach land by mid-next week. As of Friday, 46 fatalities have been reported due to Kristine, primarily in the Bicol Region.
The Office of Civil Defense also reported 20 missing persons and seven injuries related to Kristine. The Philippines typically faces about 20 major storms each year, with recent studies indicating these storms are becoming more intense and longer-lasting due to climate change.
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