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Hans India
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Hans India
Severe tropical storm Wipha blows away from Philippines
Manila: Wipha intensified into a severe tropical storm as it blew away from the Philippines on Saturday, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to many areas, including Metro Manila. On Saturday morning, the Philippine state weather bureau, PAGASA, said in its weather bulletin that Wipha exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 10 am local time. It said that Wipha will continue moving west-northwestward towards southern China. The severe tropical storm is forecast to continue intensifying and may reach the typhoon category on Sunday afternoon or evening. "The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger or enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds," the bulletin read. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said on Saturday morning that a total of 96,791 individuals around the country were affected by Wipha, which caused flooding and rain-induced landslides in many areas, Xinhua news agency reported. Two people were reported missing, the Philippine agency said. Last year in November, hundreds of thousands of people in coastal villages and flood-prone areas were evacuated to safety in the Philippines as the archipelago country braced itself for super typhoon Man-yi. Man-yi, swirling with maximum winds of 195 km per hour and gusts of up to 240 km per hour, made landfall in Catanduanes in the Bicol region of Luzon in the Philippines. Man-yi has hit areas that have already been hit hard by the five overlapping typhoons since late October. More than 160 people were killed by flooding and landslides triggered by the harsh weather, government figures showed. The intense downpour displaced millions of people and destroyed crops and infrastructure. Many provinces declared a state of calamity due to the widespread devastation. Man-yi, locally named Pepito, was the 16th tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines since January 2024. An average of 20 typhoons hit the Philippines each year, bringing torrential rain, strong winds and deadly landslides
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Crising affects nearly 24K people in Visayas, Mindanao
A total of 23,918 people, or 7,501 families, in the Visayas and Mindanao were affected by Tropical Storm Crising, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Friday. In its report, the NDRRMC said the affected individuals were recorded in Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Soccsksargen. Of the affected population, 117 people were staying in evacuation centers, while 526 individuals were taking shelter in other places. Three landslides and 19 flooding incidents were reported in Central Visayas. A total of 23 road sections and two bridges became impassable in Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Northern Mindanao. One house was totally damaged in Western Visayas. Power interruption was reported in one area in the same region. A total of 19 seaports became non-operational in Mimaropa, Central Visayas, and Northern Mindanao. Classes in 279 areas and work schedules in 58 areas were suspended due to the threat of Crising and Habagat. Assistance worth P1,247,922 has been provided to the victims in Western Visayas so far, according to the NDRRMC. Crising was last located 250 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, according to PAGASA's 8 a.m. bulletin. The tropical storm was packing maximum sustained winds of 65 km per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 80 km/h, and central pressure of 996 hPa. Its strong to gale-force winds extend outwards up to 500 km from the center. Crising is moving northwestward at 15 km/h. 'Crising will move generally northwestward within the next 12 hours. On the forecast track, a landfall scenario over mainland Cagayan or Babuyan Islands this afternoon or evening is possible,' PAGASA said. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Landslides, floods reported in Cebu due to Crising, Habagat —NDRRMC
Landslides and flooding were reported in different areas of Cebu province as the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and Tropical Depression Crising brought inclement weather to parts of the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Thursday. In its report, the NDRRMC said three landslide incidents were reported in Barangay Lagtang in Talisay as well as in Barangay Apas and Barangay Poblacion Pardo in Cebu City. A total of 19 flooding incidents were reported in several barangays of Talisay, Mandaue, and Cebu City. A total of 17 road sections and one bridge became impassable to motorists. Five persons were displaced, according to the NDRRMC. Fourteen areas in Luzon are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Crising is expected to make landfall over Cagayan on Friday or Saturday, state weather bureau PAGASA said. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said TCWS No. 1 was hoisted over the following areas: Southern portion of Batanes (Sabtang, Ivana, Uyugan, Mahatao, Basco) Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Isabela Quirino Northeastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Kasibu, Quezon, Bagabag, Diadi, Bayombong, Solano, Ambaguio, Villaverde) Northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao) Apayao Abra Kalinga Mountain Province Ifugao Ilocos Norte Northern portion of Ilocos Sur (City of Vigan, Santa, Caoayan, Bantay, Nagbukel, Narvacan, Cabugao, San Juan, Sinait, Magsingal, San Ildefonso, Santo Domingo, San Vicente, Santa Catalina) Northern and eastern portions of Catanduanes (Pandan, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Viga, Gigmoto) Crising was located 520 kilometers east northeast of Juban, Sorsogon or 470 km east northeast of Virac, Catanduanes. The tropical depression was packing maximum sustained winds of 55 km per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph. Crising was moving north northwestward at 25 km/h. —VBL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
NDRRMC on red alert status for Crising
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Thursday raised its alert status to red in preparation for the impact of Tropical Depression Crising. In an update, the NDRRMC said the agency shifted to the red alert status at 12 noon through its Memorandum No. 170 Series of 2025. Red alert status is the highest level of alert to address an ongoing or anticipate an emergency. This alert status requires response agency staffing at the NDRRM Operations Center and immediate interagency coordination. Uniformed personnel and other concerned agencies shall immediately deploy personnel at the NDRRM Operation Center during emergency status to render 24-hour duty on a rotational basis. Fourteen areas in Luzon are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 as Crising is expected to make landfall over Cagayan on Friday or Saturday, state weather bureau PAGASA said on Thursday. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said TCWS No. 1 is hoisted in the following areas: Southern portion of Batanes (Sabtang, Ivana, Uyugan, Mahatao, Basco) Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Isabela Quirino Northeastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Kasibu, Quezon, Bagabag, Diadi, Bayombong, Solano, Ambaguio, Villaverde) Northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao) Apayao Abra Kalinga Mountain Province Ifugao Ilocos Norte Northern portion of Ilocos Sur (City of Vigan, Santa, Caoayan, Bantay, Nagbukel, Narvacan, Cabugao, San Juan, Sinait, Magsingal, San Ildefonso, Santo Domingo, San Vicente, Santa Catalina) Northern and eastern portions of Catanduanes (Pandan, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Viga, Gigmoto) Crising was located 520 kilometers east northeast of Juban, Sorsogon or 470 km east northeast of Virac, Catanduanes. The tropical depression was packing maximum sustained winds of 55 km per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph. Crising was moving north northwestward at 25 km/h. —VBL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Science
- GMA Network
Possible fallen debris from China's rocket launching — NDRRMC
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRMMC) on Monday warned the public of possible debris falling from the sky due to China's upcoming launching of its Long March 7 rocket on July 15 to 17. In an advisory, the NDRRMC said that the possible drop zones are within the vicinity of Cabra Island, Occidental Mindoro; Recto Bank; Busuanga, Palawan; and Bajo de Masinloc. 'The Chinese rocket will be launched from Wenchang Space Launch Site in Wenchang, Hainan between 0200H-0600H PhSt. Parts of the rocket are expected to drop within the identified drop zones,' the advisory read. The public is also advised to avoid getting near or in contact with the debris. The NDRRMC also advises the public to immediately inform local authorities of any sighted suspected debris at sea and land. 'Philippine Space Agency cautions everyone against retrieving or coming near these materials to minimize risk from remnants of toxic substances such as rocket fuel,' the NDRRMC said. 'Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is recommended when contact with the debris is necessary.' Further, the NDRRMC advised the Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources NAMRIA to consider imposing temporary restriction and the issuance of notice to mariners and coastal navigation warnings. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/RF, GMA Integrated News
