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More than 2,000 residents were evacuated from isolated barangays in the Municipality of Agoncillo, Batangas, in preparation for the possible impacts of #LeonPH as the province reels from the effects of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

Dennis Datu, ABS-CBN News

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Carmelle Lacuata

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17301262338511730126260265.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="More than 2,000 residents were evacuated from isolated barangays in Agoncillo, Batangas, in preparation for the possible impacts of storm Leon, as the province reels from the effects of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. Dennis Datu, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">More than 2,000 residents were evacuated from isolated barangays in Agoncillo, Batangas, in preparation for the possible impacts of storm Leon, as the province reels from the effects of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. <em>Dennis Datu, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — Local government units are urged to implement forced evacuation as severe tropical storm Leon threatens the country.</p><p>Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., who is also chairman of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), has ordered LGUs to implement forced and mandatory evacuations in high risk areas in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley Region, Bicol Region and Cordillera Administrative Region. </p><p>PAGASA earlier said Leon may intensify into a typhoon within 24 hours, and may further intensify into a super typhoon before its close approach to Batanes.</p><p>The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) also emphasized the need to prioritize the evacuation of vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly and persons with disabilities.</p><p>As of 5 p.m., several areas in northern Luzon were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1.</p><p>PAGASA also said the trough of Leon will bring heavy to intense rains over Antique, and moderate to heavy rains over Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Occidental Mindoro, Negros Occidental, and Palawan until Tuesday afternoon.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/28/more-areas-under-warning-signal-as-storm-leon-intensifies-further-1811">More areas under warning signal as storm Leon intensifies further</a></div><p>Leon threatens the country just a few days after severe tropical storm Kristine wreaked havoc in parts of Luzon, mostly in southern Tagalog and Bicol region.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/28/dotr-reports-p110-million-in-damages-to-seaports-due-to-kristine-1235">DOTR reports P110 million in damage to seaports due to &#x27;Kristine&#x27;</a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/28/116-reported-dead-due-to-kristine-ndrrmc-928">116 reported dead due to Kristine: NDRRMC</a></div>

<p>PAGASA earlier said Leon may intensify into a typhoon within 24 hours, and may further intensify into a super typhoon before its close approach to Batanes.</p>

PAGASA earlier said Leon may intensify into a typhoon within 24 hours, and may further intensify into a super typhoon before its close approach to Batanes.

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LGUs urged to implement forced evacuation as storm Leon looms

Rose Carmelle Lacuata,

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Published Oct 28, 2024 10:38 PM PHT

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