(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Hanna” has maintained its strength as it moved westward on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Tuesday evening, “Hanna” is forecast to be 715 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes.
So far, it is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 85 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 105 kph.
Today, moderate to heavy monsoon rains will be experienced over the northern portion of Palawan (including Calamian and Cuyo Islands), Mindoro Provinces, Romblon, Aklan, and Antique, the weather bureau said.
Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will be experienced over Metro Manila, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the rest of MIMAROPA and Visayas.
According to PAGASA, residents in these areas, especially those living in areas that are prone to floods and and rain-induced landslides, should take precautionary measures, coordinate with local disaster risk reduction and management offices, and continue monitoring for updates.
Fisherfolk and those with small seacraft are advised not to venture out over the western seaboards of Northern Luzon and Central Luzon, the seaboards of Southern Luzon and Visayas, and the eastern seaboard of Mindanao due to potentially rough sea condition, PAGASA said.
