President Aquino wants areas damaged by tropical storm “Mario” to be back to normal immediately. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said that the President designated power supply restoration and road repairs as priorities. She added the President wants the local government units to guarantee that help is being given to the victims of the said storm. Valte further said that the Malacañang is satisfied with PAGASA’s actions during the storm.
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‘Mario’ death toll climbs to 5 — NDRRMC
(corrected update: 12 nn) MANILA, Sept. 20 – The death toll due to tropical storm “Mario” is only five, and not seven as earlier reported, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The NDRRMC made the rectification in a press conference at around noon Saturday regarding the death toll for Tropical Storm “Mario”, which ravaged Metro Manila and other nearby provinces. NDRRMC executive director Alexander Pama said seven person were also […]
PAGASA removes rainfall warnings in Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan
UPDATED as of 6:51 a.m. MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — The country’s weather bureau, PAGASA, has removed rainfall warnings in Metro Manila and in three other Luzon provinces as tropical storm “Mario” (international name: Fung Wong) moved northward over the Luzon Strait. As of 6 a.m., Saturday (Sept. 20), the preyious yellow warning placed by PAGASA over Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal and Bataan was removed. PAGASA advised the public that light to moderate with occasional heavy rains would now […]
Raging floods washed away bridge in Camarines Norte
Raging flood waters due to continuous downpour washed away a highway detour bridge in Camarines Norte.
Update from Batangas
Batangas experiences strong winds and heavy rains, with the provincial government monitoring the Calumpang River.
Mario weakens as it passes Babuyan islands
According to PAGASA, tropical storm “Mario” slightly weakened and slowed down while passing the Babuyan islands. Metro Manila and rest of Luzon will continue to experience monsoon rains which is was enhanced by the storm.
At least 4 dead, half a million affected by storm “Mario”
UPDATED as of Sept. 20, 2014 5:43 a.m. MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — More than half a million people were affected by tropical storm “Mario” as it dumped heavy rains in Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon, triggering flashfloods, causing dams to overflow and displacing thousands of affected residents across Luzon island on Friday. The storm also left at least four people dead, five injured and one missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction […]
Tropical Storm “Mario” weakens slightly, but strong rains to continue
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm “Mario” has slightly weakened while traversing the Babuyan Channel, PAGASA said. As of 4 p.m., its location is at 70 kilometers northeast of Laoag City, with maximum winds of up to 75 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kilometers per hour. It is forecast to move west northwest at 19 kilometers per hour. It is forecast to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility by […]
More than 2,000 passengers stranded
More than 2, 000 passengers were stranded in the ports of five regions due to the rampage of tropical storm “Mario”. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, a total of 2, 480 passengers were stranded in the ports of NCR, Cebu, Southern Tagalog, Western Visayas and Bicol. A total of 15 vessels, 7 motor boats and 252 rolling cargoes were not allowed to travel.
“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 […]
PCG on heightened alert
All units of the Philippine Coast Guard is under heightened alert due to tropical storm ‘Mario” and its accompanying heavy rains. The purpose of the heightened alert status is to ensure the rapid deployment of Coast Guard personnel as well as to implement rules and regulations regarding sea travel during bad weather. In the latest report of the PCG, 264 passengers were stranded, with 254 from Cebu and 10 from Catanduanes. Three vessels and 34 […]
Flood in various parts of Metro Manila
As tropical storm “Mario” continues its rampage in Luzon, various parts of Metro Manila and outlying areas experienced severe flooding. Heavy and continuous rain caused flood that, in some areas, submerged vehicles.
