(Eagle News)—All tropical cyclone signal warnings have been lifted but rains will continue to persist in the country as a result of the southwest monsoon being enhanced by Typhoon “Ompong,” the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.
In its latest advisory, PAGASA said as of 4 a.m., the eye of “Ompong” was located 570 kilometers west of Basco, Batanes, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
“Ompong” is moving west northwestward toward southern China.
Occasional gusty winds and scattered light to moderate to at all times heavy rains, however, are expected over Western Visayas, Mimaropa, Ilocos Region, Batangas, Bataan and Zambales.
“Residents in these areas, especillay those living near river channels, in low-lying areas and in mountainous areas are advised to take appropriate actions against possible flooding and landslides, coordinate with local disaster risk reduction and management offices, and to continue monitoring for updates,” PAGASA said.
Fisherfolk and small seacraft are also not advised to venture out over the northern and western seaboards of Luzon.
