(Eagle News)–In this picture provided by the Philippine Red Cross, floods brought about by “Ompong” are seen engulfing agricultural crops in Salingao Loo Buguias in Buyacaon, Benguet.
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“Ompong” weakens as it moves off the coast of Laoag, Ilocos Norte
(Eagle News)—Typhoon “Ompong” continues to weaken and is now off the coast of Laoag in Ilocos Norte, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its 11 a.m. advisory, PAGASA said as of 10 a.m., the eye of Typhoon “Ompong” was located 30 kilometers west of Laoag. “Ompong” is packing maximum sustained winds of 170 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 260 kilometers per hour, as it moves […]
PAGASA warns of thunderstorms over at least five areas
(Eagle News)—A thunderstorm warning has been raised in some areas as “Ompong” headed toward Apayao and Ilocos Norte on Saturday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected in Camarines Norte, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque and a portion of Camarines Sur, Romblon and nearby areas. PAGASA said this may persist within two to three hours. “All are advised to take […]
Alarm Level 1 hoisted over Marikina River
(Eagle News)–Alarm Level 1 has been hoisted over Marikina River. The Marikina City Rescue 161 said water levels have reached 15 meters as of 7:07 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. This means residents near the river should prepare to evacuate. Rains continue to pound parts of the country as “Ompong” heads toward Apayao and Ilocos Norte.
Orange rainfall warning hoisted over Batangas
(Eagle News) — An orange rainfall warning has been hoisted over Batangas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said in an advisory that this means floods are a threat in low-lying areas. A yellow warning level has been hoisted over Bataan. Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains, on the other hand, are affecting Metro Manila, Tarlac, Nueva Exija, Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Quezon. PAGASA said this may persist for three […]
More areas under Signal No. 4; “Ompong” to make landfall in Cagayan
(Eagle News) — More areas are now under Signal No. 4 as “Ompong” moves closer to the Cagayan province on Friday night, Sept. 14. In its 11 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 p.m., the eye of the typhoon was located 190 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. “Ompong” is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 205 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of […]
Tugade: DOTr ready for onslaught of “Ompong”
(Eagle News) — Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on Friday, Sept. 14, said the Department of Transportation was ready for the onslaught of Typhoon “Ompong.” “We are at your disposal. Your government is ready to respond. We can weather the storm, together,” Tugade said in a statement. According to Tugade, the agency would do its best to meet the needs of passengers who might have been affected by flight cancellations, among others. He said while they […]
Signal No. 4 hoisted over Cagayan, northern Isabela as “Ompong” approaches
(Eagle News)– Signal No. 4 has been hoisted over Cagayan and northern Isabela, as “Ompong” moves closer to the area, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said late Friday afternoon. In its 5 p.m. advisory, PAGASA said as of 4 p.m., the eye of the typhoon was located 340 kilometers east northeast of Casiguran, Aurora. “Ompong” is packing maximum sustained winds of 205 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 255 kilometers […]
Duterte conference with PNP, AFP postponed in light of preps for “Ompong”
(Eagle News) — The monthly meeting of President Rodrigo Duterte with his security officials on Friday, Sept. 14, was canceled in light of preparations for Typhoon “Ompong.” The meeting with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police, where peace and order issues are usually discussed, was slated at 4 p.m. “Instead the [inter-agency] National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council was convened (on Thursday),” Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said. The Philippine Atmospheric […]
“Ompong” slightly accelerates as it takes aim at Isabela-Cagayan area
(Eagle News) — Typhoon “Ompong” slightly accelerated on Friday afternoon, as it continued to threaten the Isabela-Cagayan area, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, as of 1 p.m., the eye of the typhoon was located 470 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora, packing maximum sustained winds of 205 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 255 kilometers per hour. PAGASA said the typhoon was moving west northwest, at […]
Ten areas now under Signal No. 3 as “Ompong” approaches Isabela-Cagayan area
(Eagle News) — Ten areas are now under the Signal No. 3 as Typhoon “Ompong” approached the Isabela-Cagayan area, where it is expected to make landfall on Saturday. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the ten areas were: Cagayan including the Babuyan group of islands, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino and Northern Aurora. Signal No. 2 is up over Batanes, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet, Pangasinan, […]
“Ompong” maintains strength; Signal No. 3 hoisted over Isabela, Cagayan, northern Aurora
(Eagle News) — Signal Number 3 has been hoisted over Isabela, Cagayan and northern Aurora as “Ompong” nears the Cagayan-Isabela area, where it is expected to make landfall early Saturday morning. In its 8 a.m. advisory, Ezra Bulquerin, weather forecaster of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ompong,” which has a 900-kilometer diameter, was located 605 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora, moving in a west northwest direction. Its center is packing maximum […]
