Shear line, ‘amihan’ to bring rains across PHSeizing rosewood, preparing to sell to neighboring countries

MANILA: Two weather systems will continue to dampen the country, with a shear line affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon and Visayas while the Northeast monsoon will affect the rest of Luzon. In its 4 a.m. advisory on Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), also said the presence of a shear line will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Quezon, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur. The weather bureau warned of possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains in these areas. The Northeast monsoon, locally known as "amihan,' will continue to bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains in Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, and the rest of Calabarzon region, while the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. In Luzon, moderate to strong winds will be blowing through the northeast while moderate to rough coastal waters will prevail. Visayas and Mindanao will have light to moderate northeast winds with slight to moderate coastal waters. Source: Philippines News Agency Mukdahan, Surasak Montri Army officer Seized 18 pieces of rosewood in the middle of the night, hidden on the banks of the Mekong River. Prepare to send to neighboring countries Surasakmontri Armed Forces Officer Integrate with security officials in the area and police from Wan Yai Police Station, Mukdahan Province, bringing forces to the area to investigate. Area along the Mekong River Ban Bang Sai Noi, Village No. 1, Bang Sai Noi Subdistrict, Wan Yai District, Mukdahan Province, after receiving reports from news sources that there would be rosewood smugglers. Send to investors in neighboring countries Initially, a group of 8-10 people was found preparing to transport rosewood from a cart. To get into the long-shafted boat that was waiting. On the banks of the Mekong River The officers then showed up to search. But when a group of people saw an official Relying on the darkness and being skilled in the area, he was able to run and escape. The boat has a long shaft. Be alert as well. Drive towards neighboring countries. From the investigation of the scene Found 18 pieces of rosewood, 1 single-cab pickup truck, 3 wheeled carts worth over 500,000 baht. After that, officials took all the seized items. returned to be kept at the base of operations and sent to the forest protection unit To measure the wood volume carefully again. Single section of pickup truck Officials will follow up with the owner to inquire. To find the perpetrators and take legal action. Source: Thai News Agency