To Avoid Being Swept Away by Floodwaters in CamSur, Man Clings to Coconut Tree
CAMARINES SUR – A man was seen clinging to a coconut tree, desperately trying to avoid being swept away by floodwaters from Typhoon Kristine.
The dramatic scene was captured by John Louie Nuñez, who reported that the man had been clinging to the tree since sunrise. “Nakahawak lang siya sa puno ng niyog para hindi matangay ng baha. Mula pa kaninang madaling araw, nandoon na siya,” Nuñez stated in his social media post, highlighting the man’s precarious situation amid the rising waters.
As of noon on October 23, 2024, the man remained in the same spot, with no rescue having taken place yet. “As of now po, hindi pa rin nase-save si kuya na nasa video,” Nuñez emphasized, drawing attention to the urgent need for rescue efforts in the area as floodwaters continued to rise.
Meanwhile, as of 2:00 PM on October 23, 2024, Tropical Storm Kristine maintained its strength over the sea east of Aurora, with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h and gusts of up to 105 km/h. The storm was located 155 km east of Casiguran, Aurora, moving northwest at 10 km/h. Wind Signal No. 2 was in effect for various areas of Luzon, indicating the threat of gale-force winds, while Signal No. 1 was in place for other regions, warning of strong winds.
Heavy rainfall was expected, and there was a potential for life-threatening storm surges in several coastal areas. A Gale Warning was issued for Luzon and Visayas, advising mariners to remain in port due to dangerous sea conditions.
Kristine was projected to move northwest and then westward, with landfall expected in Isabela tonight or early tomorrow. The storm may intensify before landfall, weaken while crossing Northern Luzon, and potentially re-intensify over the West Philippine Sea.