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GMA Network
a day ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Emong intensifies into a typhoon
Tropical Cyclone Emong has intensified into a typhoon on Thursday morning, according PAGASA. ''EMONG' (International name: CO-MAY) has intensified into a Typhoon and is also being monitored within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR),' PAGASA said. 'All are advised to monitor official updates from DOST-PAGASA,' it added. Emong as of 8 a.m. was spotted 220 kilometers west of Dagupan City with winds and gustiness of 120 to 150 km per hour (kph). It was moving south southeast slowly. In an 8 a.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau placed the following areas are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals: Signal No. 3: The northern portion of Pangasinan (Anda, Bolinao, Bani) The western portion of La Union (Luna, Balaoan, Bacnotan, San Juan, City of San Fernando, Bauang, Caba, Bangar) Signal No.2 Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur The rest of La Union Apayao Abra Kalinga Mountain Province Ifugao Benguet The central portion of Pangasinan (Agno, Burgos, Mabini, City of Alaminos, Sual, Labrador, Bugallon, Infanta, Dasol, Lingayen, Binmaley, Dagupan City, Calasiao, Santa Barbara, Mangaldan, Mapandan, Manaoag, Laoac, Binalonan, San Manuel, San Nicolas, Pozorrubio, Sison, San Fabian, San Jacinto) The northwestern and western portions of mainland Cagayan (Rizal, Santa Praxedes, Claveria) The western portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Kayapa, Santa Fe) Signal No.1 Batanes The rest of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands The western and central portions of Isabela (Santo Tomas, Delfin Albano, Quezon, Mallig, Quirino, Roxas, San Manuel, Aurora, San Mateo, Ramon, Cordon, Burgos, Cabatuan, Cabagan, San Pablo, Santa Maria, Tumauini, Gamu, Luna, Maconacon, Alicia, San Mariano, Naguilian, San Guillermo, City of Cauayan, Echague, Ilagan City, Angadanan, Benito Soliven, City of Santiago, Reina Mercedes, San Agustin, Divilacan, San Isidro, Jones) The rest of Nueva Vizcaya Quirino The rest of Pangasinan The northern and central portions of Zambales (Santa Cruz, Candelaria, Masinloc, Palauig, Iba, Botolan, Cabangan) Tarlac The western and central portions of Nueva Ecija (Carranglan, Lupao, Talugtug, Cuyapo, Nampicuan, Guimba, Science City of Muñoz, San Jose City, Pantabangan, Rizal, Llanera, Talavera, Santo Domingo, Quezon, Licab, Aliaga, Zaragoza, San Antonio, Jaen, Cabanatuan City, Santa Rosa, General Mamerto Natividad, Palayan City, Bongabon, Laur) Dante, Tropical Depression The low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine area of responsibility is now a tropical depression. GASA said the tropical depression as of 8 a.m. was located 2,080 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon. 'The Low Pressure Area (LPA 07i), which is outside the PAR, has developed into a tropical depression and is still being monitored,' PAGASA said. 'All are advised to monitor official updates from DOST-PAGASA,' it added. The tropical cyclone has winds and gustiness of 45 to 55 kilometers per hour (kph). It was moving north northwest at 15 kph. PAGASA is also monitoring Tropical Storm Dante inside PAR. Class cancellations Classes at all levels and government work on Thursday, July 24, in parts of Luzon and Visayas have been suspended due to inclement weather. METRO MANILA ILOCOS REGION 1. Ilocos Norte 2. Ilocos Sur 3. La Union 4. Pangasinan CAGAYAN VALLEY 1. Cagayan 2. Nueva Vizcaya CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION 1. Abra 2. Apayao 3. Benguet 4. Ifugao 5. Kalinga 6. Mountain Province CENTRAL LUZON 1. Bataan 2. Bulacan 3. Nueva Ecija 4. Pampanga 5. Tarlac 6. Zambales CALABARZON 1. Cavite 2. Quezon 3. Batangas 4. Laguna 5. Rizal MIMAROPA 1. Marinduque 2. Occidental Mindoro 3. Oriental Mindoro 4. Palawan 5. Romblon BICOL REGION 1. Albay 2. Camarines Sur 3. Catanduanes 4. Sorsogon 5. Masbate WESTERN VISAYAS 1. Antique 2. Iloilo —VAL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Dante intensified into a tropical storm, PAGASA says
Tropical Depression Dante intensified into a tropical storm on Wednesday morning, according to state weather bureau PAGASA. 'Dante, formerly (LPA 07g) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), has developed into a Tropical Storm,' PAGASA said in an update. As of 8 a.m., Dante was located 880 kilometers east of Extreme Northern Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of 80 kph. The tropical storm was moving north northwest at 15 kph. Meanwhile, PAGASA said the LPA located 105 km northwest of Northern Luzon is now Tropical Depression Emong. Emong has maximum sustained winds of 45 kph and gustiness of 55 kph and was moving west southwest at 35 kph. Meanwhile, the LPA located 2,340 km east of Eastern Visayas has a high chance of becoming a tropical depression within the next 4 hours. —KG, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Filipino Times
Typhoon Wipha batters Hong Kong, China, Vietnam after sweeping through the Philippines
Typhoon Wipha made landfall early Tuesday along the northern coast of Vietnam, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, the Vietnam News Agency reported. The storm struck near Ninh Bình province at 9:25 a.m. local time (6:25 a.m. UAE time). Authorities also warned of landslide and flash flood risks as some areas recorded 150 to 200 mm of rainfall. Before hitting Vietnam, Wipha battered southern China and Hong Kong on July 20. The Hong Kong Observatory raised the No. 10 hurricane signal, the city's highest, as winds peaked at 167 km/h and over 110 mm of rain fell within three hours. Reports said over 250 people took shelter and more than 20 were injured. In mainland China, Typhoon Wipha made landfall Sunday evening in Taishan, Guangdong. State media reported localized flooding and flight cancellations as the storm moved inland toward Vietnam. A timelapse showing dark clouds approaching the city of Zhuhai was widely shared on social media as the typhoon approached. Typhoon Wipha was first monitored in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as Tropical Depression Crising on July 16, exiting by July 19. Although it did not directly hit land, it enhanced the southwest monsoon, causing widespread flooding. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that Tropical Depression Crising has left five people dead, three in Northern Mindanao and one each in Davao and Caraga, while some are reported missing. The storm has affected more than 800,000 individuals, with over 20,000 now taking shelter in evacuation centers.
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
DOH: Obey evacuation protocols, ensure safe drinking water
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reminded the public to follow evacuation protocols and ensure the cleanliness of their drinking water amid inclement weather due to the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat. DOH spokesperson Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo advised the public to evacuate, if needed, upon instruction of authorities and to take note of rescue hotlines for emergencies. "Kapag sinabi ng kapitan, mayor, o gobernador na evacuate, lumikas na po para makaiwas sa sakuna. Tandaan ang rescue hotlines: 911 sa national, 1555 sa DOH," he said. (When the barangay captain, mayor, or governor orders an evacuation, please evacuate to prevent disasters from happening. Remember the rescue hotlines, 911 for national, 1555 for DOH.) Domingo also urged the public to be mindful of their drinking water during these times, regardless if they are at home or in evacuation centers. The Health official said boiling water for up to two minutes or using chlorine tables will help sterilize drinking water. In the event that they were affected by flooding, the public was advised to wash any part of their bodies that was submerged in floodwater, and to consult the nearest local health center for free medicine. Meanwhile, evacuees were reminded to always wash their hands and wear face masks. Weather service PAGASA has monitored three Low Pressure Areas (LPAs) inside and outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). One of the LPAs located near Central Luzon has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, while another LPA in Batanes has a medium chance of becoming a tropical depression in the next 24 hours. A red rainfall warning was also issued for Metro Manila, Bataan, and some parts of Cavite at 8 a.m. Areas under a red rainfall warning may experience serious flooding in flood-prone areas. "The public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned are advised to MONITOR the weather condition and watch for the next warning to be issued at 11:00 AM today," PAGASA said. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
The Star
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Star
Monsoon rains to persist across Philippines on July 22
MANILA: Rain showers are expected to continue drenching most parts of the country on Tuesday (July 22) due to the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, and a low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa weather specialist Obet Badrina said in the 5am weather forecast that the habagat is expected to bring rain to most parts of Luzon, particularly the western section, including the Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan. Meanwhile, the trough of the LPA east of Calayan, Cagayan is already affecting the area, bringing cloudy skies and rain showers to the Cagayan Valley, especially the eastern part of Calayan as well as to the Bicol Region and Mimaropa (Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan). 'A large part of the Visayas will also experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon, especially over the western section of the Visayas, including Western Visayas and the Negros Island Region,' Badrina said. Pagasa is also monitoring two LPAs inside the PAR. Badrina said one of them may develop into a tropical depression by Wednesday, July 23. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
