Philippines ... Thousands evacuated due to rare Kammuri cyclone in December

Arab Weather - Authorities evacuated thousands of people Philippines from their homes , some of the most densely populated areas in the country, including the capital , Manila, with the approach of Hurricane Kammuri "Kammuri" which is rare in the month of December / December.

Typhoon Kamuri, known locally as Tisoy , is expected to evolve into Category 3 by Tuesday morning Philippine time as it reaches southeast Luzon, the country's largest and most populous island.

Authorities in Albay province have begun evacuating 100,000 people in anticipation of the storm, the Philippine News Agency reported.

The wind speed associated with the cyclone Kammuri "Kammuri" 150 km / h, which is expected to reach 185 km / h (115 mph). It is expected to hit the southern island of Luzon about 200 to 300 mm, which will lead to the risk of flooding and mudslides.

The authorities suspended schools on Monday in a number of areas expected to be affected, and canceled a number of flights.

The authorities also expressed concern that the storm could affect the Southeast Asian Games 2019, a biennial regional sporting competition hosted by the Philippines this year that officially began on Saturday and hosts more than 8,000 athletes from 11 participating countries .

December is the end of the typhoon season in the Philippines, so it is rare for the country to experience strong storms late this season.