According to Red Cross, a 23-year old man died in Caloocan where he drowned. The body of the man was found by the Red Cross water search and rescue team . The search and rescue operation of the Red Cross is still ongoing. They deployed rubber boats and amphibious vehicles, especially in Marikina. Red Cross is also serving hot meals in evacuation centers.
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ICYMI, MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino with an update on the situation in Metro Manila
Metro Manila Development Authority Chairman Francisco Tolentino said that that his agency is focusing on the evacuation efforts in heavily-flooded regions in Metro Manila.
“Mario” makes landfall over northern Cagayan, to leave PAR by Sunday
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — Tropical Storm “MARIO” has maintained its strength and has made landfall over the northern tip of Cagayan. As of 10 a.m, “Mario” was spotted at 64 kilometers north northeast of Tuguegarao City, with maximum winds of 85 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kilometers per hour. It is forecast to move west northwest at 22 kilometers per hour. PAGASA said that by Saturday morning, “Mario” will […]
ICYMI, “Mario” makes landfall in Cagayan
Due to Tuguegarao City being in the eye of the storm, no rains and weak winds were experienced in the city, but once the eye passes, rains and wind will return.
“Mario” threatens Northern Luzon, Ilocos Norte residents on full alert
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte, Sept 19 (PNA) –As typhoon Mario threatens Northern Luzon, Ilocanos in this province are on full alert status while the Provincial, City and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils had been activated since Thursday midnight. As of this posting, tropical storm Mario has intensified and maintained its course towards Northern Luzon with maximum winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 100kph, said a weather bulletin […]
ICMYI, rice fields in Camarines Sur flooded
In an update from Camarines Sur, several hectares of rice fields were submerged under water due to heavy rains.
Bar watchers briefing, cancelled
According to the Office of the Bar Confidant, the briefing of bar watchers have been cancelled due to the inclement weather. Said briefing will be reset in a new date.
Red Cross sends amphibious vehicles to Marikina
Red Cross sent its personnel and amphibious vehicles to help in the evacuation operations in Marikina and Quezon City. According to Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon, they have also deployed their water search and rescue teams to said cities.
Rescue efforts ongoing in Bgy. Tumana in Marikina
Rescue efforts are ongoing in flood-affected areas of Marikina, particularly in barangay Tumana where flood waters have been reported to be more than four feet deep.
ICYMI San Mateo, Rizal experiences floods
Due to its proximity to the Marikina River, San Mateo, Rizal now also experiencing flood.
La Mesa dam overflows
Due to rains brought by the combined effects of southwest monsoon and tropical storm “Mario,” the La Mesa Dam in Quezon City was placed under red alert Friday, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) In a interview, PAGASA hydrologist Jason Bausa said La Mesa has spilled as the water lever reached 80.18 meters as of 10:10 a.m. which is above its high water level of 80.15 meters. “Umapaw na po yung […]
ICMYI, Classes suspended in Camarines Norte
The provincial government of the Camarines Norte suspended classes on all levels.
