Tornado from “Kristine” hits Boracay

Boracay Island- Three e-trikes in Boracay Island were hit Thursday morning by a tornado believed to have been caused by Severe Tropical storm “Kristine.”

According to the Malay MDRRMO, the drivers of the e-trikes rusged for safety upon realizing that a tornado was approaching. None of them had  passengers.

The e-trikes are a major mode of transport for both tourists and residents on this resort island.

As of this writing, the Malay MDRRMO is still assessing whether there are other damages caused by the tornado.

Meanwhilem Police Captain Redym Daligdig, station chief of the aviation security police at Godofredo Ramos Airport in Caticlan, Malay Aklan told Manila Standard that they are oon alert following the threat posed by the typhoon.

Aklan Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores , for his part, declared no classes in all schools October 23-24.

The Philippine Coast Guard-Caticlan has also warned fishermen not to venture out to sea because of the typhoon. DOST-PAGASA has placed the province under signal number 1.

The PCG announced that ships from Caticlan to every nearby destinations such as Romblon, Batangas and Mindoro have been suspended./Manila Standard