Nearly 15,000 fled homes amid threat of Betty onslaught: NDRRMC

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<p>MANILA -- Nearly 15,000 people fled their homes amid the threat of the onslaught of typhoon Betty in the Philippines, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday.</p><p>In its report, the NDRRMC said 14,908 persons left their homes to ensure their safety as Betty brought winds and rain to various parts of the country.</p><p>Of this number, 5,361 evacuated in Region 3, while another 5,282 left their homes in Region 6. There were also 1,652 who evacuated in MIMAROPA.</p><p>Meanwhile, in Region 2, where Betty brought strong winds, 2,510 evacuated. There were 42 evacuees from the Cordillera Administrative Region, while there were 56 evacuees from the Ilocos Region.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/05/30/23/typhoon-betty-spurs-strong-waves-in-cagayan-province'>Typhoon Betty spurs strong waves in Cagayan province</a></li></ul><p>Eighteen international flights and 123 domestic flights were also canceled as Betty entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).</p><p>In seaports across the country, 53 trips were cancelled, but 19 of them have resumed.</p><p>The NDRRMC said P1,958,008 in assistance have been given to those affected by the typhoon.</p><p>In its latest tropical cyclone bulletin, state weather bureau PAGASA said typhoon Betty has weakened further while moving slowly over the sea east of Batanes</p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=2635374' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more News on <a href='https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news' target='_blank'>iWantTFC</a></div>

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<p>Of this number, 5,361 evacuated in Region 3, while another 5,282 left their homes in Region 6. There were also 1,652 who evacuated in MIMAROPA.</p><p>Meanwhile, in Region 2, where Betty brought strong winds, 2,510 evacuated. There were 42 evacuees from the Cordillera Administrative Region, while there were 56 evacuees from the Ilocos Region.</p>

<p>MANILA -- Nearly 15,000 people fled their homes amid the threat of the onslaught of typhoon Betty in the Philippines, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday.</p><p>In its report, the NDRRMC said 14,908 persons left their homes to ensure their safety as Betty brought winds and rain to various parts of the country.</p>

Nearly 15,000 people fled their homes amid the threat of the onslaught of typhoon Betty in the Philippines, the NDRRMC said Wednesday.

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Nearly 15,000 fled homes amid threat of Betty onslaught: NDRRMC

Nearly 15,000 fled homes amid threat of Betty onslaught: NDRRMC