Australian and British nationals staying in the Philippines were advised Thursday to take precautions amid the threat from Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit).
The Australian and British governments issued separate updates to their travel advice for the Philippines.
It said Ruby “is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain and storm surges to coastal areas.”
Also, it advised Australians in the Philippines to “monitor the media for information on the storm and follow the instructions of local authorities.”
State weather agency PAGASA said there is a chance it may make landfall on Eastern Visayas on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office similarly advised its nationals in the Philippines to take precautions as well.
It said Ruby is likely to remain in the Philippines until Tuesday, Dec. 9.
PAGASA has also warned of possible storm surges with waves as high as three to four meters this weekend along the coastlines of Eastern Visayas.
