(Eagle News)—-These pictures posted by Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol in his social media account show President Rodrigo Duterte in Tuguegarao, Cagayan, one of the most affected areas by Typhoon “Ompong.”
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NDRRMC: Over 250,000 individuals affected by Typhoon “Ompong”
(Eagle News)–At least 250,000 people were affected by Typhoon “Ompong,” the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Managament Council said. In its 6 a.m. report, the NDRRMC said the 250,036 people translated to 63,769 families. Of the number, the NDRRMC said 148,283 persons or 37,910 families were from Regions I, II, III, National Capital Region, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and Cordillera Administrative Region. Over 30,000 or 34,169 families or 133,457 persons are so far staying in 1,190 evacuation […]
Macau braces for Typhoon “Mangkhut”
HONG KONG, China (AFP)–Macau shut down all its casinos in a historic first as Typhoon Mangkhut approached Sunday, with authorities warning the gambling enclave would be hit by severe flooding. The Macau government was heavily criticized by residents last year for failing to prepare the city ahead of Typhoon Hato, which left widespread damage and 12 people dead. A statement from authorities late Saturday said the decision to shut Macau’s 42 casinos was approved by […]
Class suspensions for Monday, Sept. 17
(Eagle News)——Classes on Monday, Sept. 17, were suspended in parts of the country following the onslaught of Typhoon “Ompong.” Below is a list: Cagayan — all levels; public and private
At least 25 dead due to Typhoon “Ompong”
(Eagle News)–At least 25 people have been reported dead following the onslaught of Typhoon “Ompong” in the country. Presidential Political Adviser Francis Tolentino said in a radio interview on Sunday, Sept. 16, that of the fatalities, 20 were from the Cordillera Administrative Region, four from Nueva Vizcaya, and one from the Ilocos Region. The Philippine National Police lists 20 people who were injured from the CAR. Of the 20 injured, two were from Baguio, seven […]
PAGASA: Rains to persist in parts of PHL due to enhanced southwest monsoon
(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. […]
Duterte to visit areas devastated by “Ompong”
(Eagle News)—-President Rodrigo Duterte will visit areas devastated by Typhoon “Ompong” on Sunday, Sept. 16.Special Assistant to the President Bong Go said the President would particularly conduct an aerial inspection of Laoag, Ilocos Norte, and Tuguegarao, Cagayan around noon. “Ompong” made landfall over northern Luzon early Saturday. It exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday night.
“Ompong” weakens slightly; is slated to exit PAR on Saturday night
(Eagle News)–“Ompong” has weakened slightly and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday night, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said as of 4 p.m., the eye of “Ompong” was located 160 kilometers west northwest of Laoag, Ilocos Norte. “Ompong” is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 160 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 195 kilometers […]
“Ompong” maintains strength; 12 areas still under Signal No. 3
(Eagle News)—-Typhoon “Ompong” maintained its strength on Saturday afternoon as it moved in a west northwestward direction. As of 1 p.m., the eye of the typhoon was located 85 kilometers west of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. “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 moved west northwest at 25 kilometers per hour. Signal No. 3 is up over […]
In photo: Floods engulf agricultural crops in Benguet
(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.
Alarm level 2 raised over Marikina River
(Eagle News)–An alarm level 2 has been hoisted over the Marikina River. This was after water levels breached the 16-meter mark. Under an alarm level 2, residents are required to prepare for evacuation. Rains continued to pound parts of the country even with “Ompong” weakened as it moves off the coast of Laoag in Ilocos Norte as of 11 a.m.
“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 […]
