Philippine Coast Guard suspends sea travel in Quezon due to Severe Tropical Storm Nika

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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended all sea travel in Quezon province on November 9 due to rough seas from Severe Tropical Storm “Nika.” This affects all vessels in the area, including routes from Lucena City and Real town. The PCG issued the suspension after hoisting Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1. They advised vessels to take precautions and monitor the storm's movement. Vessels seeking shelter can do so with a written request, but no passengers or cargo are allowed. As of November 10, Nika was moving west northwest at 30 km per hour, with maximum winds of 100 kph. The storm was located 690 km east of Infanta, Quezon, with warnings in place for several areas in Luzon.


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