(Eagle News) — “Samuel” has maintained its strength as it traverses the West Philippine Sea on Thursday, Nov. 22.
As of 4 a.m., the center of the tropical depression was located 90 kilometers north northwest of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 65 kilometers per hour.
Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Palawan including Calamian Group of Islands, where moderate to heavy rains are expected, as “Samuel” moves west at 25 kilometers per hour.
“Residents of these areas, especially those living near or in river channels, low-lying and mountainous areas, are advised to take appropriate measures, coordinate with local disaster risk reduction and management offices, and continue monitoring for updates,” the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.
It said fisherfolk and those with small seacraft are advised not to venture out over the seaboards of areas under Signal No. 1, as well as the northern and western seaboards of Northern Luzon.
“Samuel” is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between this evening and Friday early morning.
