Dinagat Islands, Philippines – The Coast Guard Station in Dinagat Islands (CGS-Dinagat) has temporarily halted sea travel for vessels with 250 gross tonnages and below, citing rough sea conditions. This decision was made on Thursday morning in response to warnings of challenging maritime conditions in the region.
According to Philippines News Agency, a warning issued by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA), the Dinagat Islands and the eastern seaboards of Surigao del Norte are experiencing rough to very rough sea conditions. The adverse weather, characterized by strong to gale-force winds, continues to affect the area, prompting the suspension. A similar notice was issued by the CGS Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte, affecting vessels with 150 gross tonnages and below.
The suspension affects routes covering Siargao Island to Socorro and Surigao City, including travel to island barangays in the town of Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte. Residents in flood and landslide-prone areas have been warned of potential risks due to thunderstorms in the Caraga Region. Local disaster and risk reduction management offices at various levels are actively monitoring the inclement weather to ensure public safety.