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Ferry passengers now safe from being stranded

By Website Introductions at 05/19/08 08:09

Like what was mentioned last Saturday, a new tropical storm has come to the Philippines, battering parts of the nation.

Because of the incessant rain, many families were forced to evacuate to safer areas and transport carriers were forced to suspend their services. Furthermore, some of the ferries caught by the storm were stranded in the middle of the sea, affecting its around 300 passengers. Fortunately, they are now safe.

News: 'Cosme' batters parts of RP; 300 stranded ferry passengers safe - Regions - Latest Philippine News - BETA

Cosme Hits the Philippines

While many of you in the northern nations are already packing sun blocks and beach bubbles, enjoying the summer sun, but in many tropical nations like the Philippines, the wet season has already begun. Harsh winds and sleet characterize this season.

In fact, right now, a tropical storm is already inside the Philippine area of responsibility. Named by the local weather bureau as Cosme, the tropical storm is expected to make landfall in the Northern part of the country soon.

News: Tropical storm expected to make landfall in northern Philippines _English_Xinhua