The Danish Embassy in Manila warns about Typhoon KristinePH, also known as Trami. The typhoon is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the Cordillera region. As of 11:00 AM on October 24, 2024, residents should be ready for evacuation orders and safety measures.
Danish citizens in the area are advised to stay updated on the situation. They should check local news and their hotel for possible flight cancellations. The embassy urges everyone to follow local authorities’ instructions. Weather updates are available from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) on their website and social media.
For evacuation or rescue assistance, residents should contact local authorities or the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Danish nationals can also call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Citizen Service at +45 3392 1112 for help.
The heavy weather has already killed at least 26 people and forced more than 150,000 to flee their homes in the Philippines, Reuters reports. The government ordered businesses and schools in the path of the storm to close in anticipation of heavy rain and floods.
Tropical storms are common in the Philippines, with the country experiencing an average of 20 each year. These storms often bring heavy rain, strong winds, and can lead to dangerous landslides.
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