https://youtu.be/YLWAGt_yvwE (Eagle News) — Sorsogon has been placed under a state of calamity because of the damage to agriculture and infrastructure brought about by typhoon Kammuri (TisoyPH). Sorsogon governor Chiz Escudero, however, noted that there were no casualties reported in the province after the typhoon’s onslaught. But the initial damage reported already reached P667,331,900 due to agriculture and fisheries losses. The cost of damage to infrastructure is still being completed.
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Yellow rainfall warning hoisted over Cagayan, two other areas
(Eagle News)–A yellow rainfall warning has been hoisted over Cagayan and two other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the alert, due to Severe Tropical Storm “Tisoy” and the northeast monsoon, is also up over Apayao and San Maria,San Pablo, Delfin Albano,Maconacon,Ilagan and Cabagan in Isabela, which means flooding in flood-prone areas is expected. Light to moderate rains are so far being experienced over Camiguin Island; Fuga Island; Tineg in Abra; […]
Authorities eyeing resumption of commercial flight operations in Legazpi airport tomorrow
(Eagle News) — Authorities are targeting a resumption of commercial flight operations in the Legazpi airport tomorrow, Dec. 4. Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines director general Jim Sydiongco made the announcement, as he noted that the airport runway had been declared operational. He said that while the passenger terminal building was damaged, it was undergoing immediate and urgent basic repair. “We are coordinating with the operators/airlines for their basic requirements for the resumption of […]
Heavy rainfall warning hoisted over parts of Palawan, Occidental Mindoro
(Eagle News) — A heavy rainfall warning has been hoisted over parts of Palawan and Occidental Mindoro. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said an orange rainfall warning is hoisted over the Calamian Group of Islands in Palawan, which means flooding is threatening in low-lying areas and landslides are possible in mountainous areas. A yellow rainfall warning, on the other hand, is up over Occidental Mindoro, where flooding is possible in low-lying areas and […]
3.1-magnitude quake hits Cotabato
(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 8 kilometers northeast of Tampakan at 11:18 a.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. The following intensity and instrumental intensity were recorded: Intensity Intensity II- Tampakan & Tupi, South Cotabato; Tulunan, Cotabato Instrumental Intensity: Intensity II – Tupi, South Cotabato; Koronadal City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
Watch: Aklan not spared by Typhoon Tisoy’s wrath
(Eagle News) — In this video taken by Eagle News Service correspondent in Aklan, Allan Selga, typhoon Kammuri (TisoyPH) can be seen beating Aklan’s shores with its strong winds and heavy rains on Tuesday morning, Dec. 3, 2019.
Vessel trips from Caticlan Jetty Port to Boracay, three other areas cancelled
(Eagle News)–Trips of vessels and motorbancas from Caticlan Jetty Port to three areas have been cancelled. The Philippine Coast Guard in Aklan said the cancellation of trips to Batangas, Romblon, Mindoro, and Boracay Island was due to the inclement weather brought by “Tisoy.” “The trips will resume when the weather condition becomes normal, as may be declared by (the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration),” the Coast Guard said. “The public and fishermen are […]
Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon under red rainfall warning
(Eagle News)–A red rainfall warning has been hoisted over Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque and Romblon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said severe flooding is expected in flood-prone areas and near river channels. Landslides are also possible in landslide-prone areas. PAGASA said, on the other hand, a yellow warning level was hoisted over Camarines Sur, Burias Islands. Flooding is expected in low-lying areas near river channels and landslides in mountainous areas.
In photos: Big electric posts, trees toppled by Typhoon Kammuri (TisoyPH) in Albay
(Eagle News) — Big electric posts and trees were topped by powerful winds and rains brought by typhoon Kammuri in Albay as it passed through the Bicol region on Monday night, Dec. 2, until Tuesday dawn, Dec. 3. There is no electricity in the whole province of Albay and in many areas of Bicol region. Tisoy’s wrath was felt starting 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, and lasted until 3 a.m. Dec. 3. (Rebert Soriao, Eagle […]
Watch: Typhoon Tisoy’s strongs winds and rains as seen at Bucayao river bridge in Calapan, Mindoro Oriental
(Eagle News) — Strong winds and rains pummels Mindoro Oriental Tuesday morning, Dec. 3. Video taken by Eagle News Service correspondent Carlo Ebreo in the area of Bucayao river in Calapan, Mindoro Oriental. (Eagle News Service)
Watch: Typhoon Kammuri (TisoyPH) whipping Mindoro Oriental with strong winds, rains (9:20 a.m. Dec. 3)
(Eagle News) — In this video taken by Eagle News Service correspondent Roxas Chona in barangay Pagkakaisa in Mindoro Oriental, the powerful winds and strong rains of Typhoon Kammuri (TisoyPH) can be seen whipping everything in sight. The video was taken 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 after the eye of the typhoon passed through the Bicol region and is barreling through Southern Tagalog provinces. Mindoro Oriental is among the 12 provinces placed under tropical […]
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Agusan del Sur, Zamboanga City and Zamboanga Sibugay within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Sirawai, Baliguian, Gutalac in Zamboanga del Norte, Bayog and Lakewood in Zamboanga del Sur, Basilan and nearby areas. “All are advised […]