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(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 […]
(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. […]
(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 […]
(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.
(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.
(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 […]
(Eagle News)—Typhoon “Ompong” is now in the vicinity of Baggao, Cagayan and is heading toward Apayao and Ilocos Norte, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, as of 4 a.m., “Ompong” is packing maximum sustained winds of 200 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 330 kilometers per hour. The typhoon is moving west northwest at 35 kilometers per hour. Signal No. 4 is up over […]
(Eagle News) — Classes on Saturday, Sept. 15, have been suspended in some parts of the country in anticipation of the inclement weather brought about by “Ompong.” Below is a list: Apayao — all levels (public and private) Batangas — all levels (public and private) Ilocos Norte– all levels (public and private) Laguna — all levels (public and private) La Union Bauang — all levels (public and private) Caba — all levels (public and private) […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(Eagle News) — Over 4,800 passengers have been stranded in different ports across the country due to Typhoon “Ompong.” Below is a list of stranded passengers posted by the Philippine Coast Guard in its Facebook account as of 8 a.m.: The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ompong” will make landfall over northern Luzon on Saturday, but its effects will be felt as early as Friday, Sept. 14.
(Eagle News) — Consular services in areas which may be affected by Typhoon “Ompong” have been suspended today, Sept. 14. The Department of Foreign Affairs said the operations in the following areas were suspended: Angeles, Pampanga Calasiao, Pangasinan San Fernando, Pampanga San Fernando, La Union Santiago, Isabela San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte Tuguegarao, Cagayan According to the DFA, “applicants with confirmed passport appointments on those dates when the operations were suspended will be accommodated on later […]
