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Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Lanao del Sur (Marogong, Sultan Dumalondong, Kapatagan), Maguindanao (Buldon, Barira, Matanog, Parang), Agusan del Norte (Carmen, Nasipit, Buenavista, Butuan), Agusan del Sur (San Luis, Loreto, La Paz), South Cotabato (Banga, Surallah, Sto Nino), and Zamboanga City. PAGASA said these conditions could be experienced […]

Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers expected over Batanes, Babuyan Islands due to frontal system

(Eagle News)–Batanes and Babuyan Islands will have cloudy  skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms as the frontal system affects Extreme Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, and the rest of Cagayan Valley will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms, this time due to the southwesterly windflow affecting Northern and Central Luzon. Flash floods or landslides during scattered light to […]

Frontal system affects extreme N. Luzon

(Eagle News)-A frontal system is affecting extreme Northern Luzon today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said  Batanes, the northern portion of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Mountain Province, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms as a result. Flash floods or landslides during scattered light to moderate rains with at times heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the […]

Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds  are expected over Bukidnon (Talakag), Lanao del Sur (Bubong, Maguing), Agusan del Norte (RT Romualdez, Cabadbaran), Butuan, Davao Occidental (Jose Abad Santos), Sarangani (Glan, Malapatan, Malungon), General Santos, South Cotabato (Polomolok), and Misamis Oriental (Salay, Lagonglong, Binuangan, Sugbongcogon). PAGASA said these are expected within one to […]

Cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers expected over Batanes, other areas

(Eagle News)–Batanes and other areas will have cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Apayao, Kalinga, and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands will have the same conditions due to the frontal system affecting Extreme Northern Luzon. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to […]

Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of M. Manila, other areas

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said heavy to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced particularly in Las Pinas and Caloocan; and in San Clemente, Camiling, SantaIgnacia, Mayantoc, SanJose, Capas, Bamban in Tarlac; Masinloc, Palauig, Iba, Botolan, Cabangan, San Felipe, San Marcelino in Zambales; Hermosa, Mariveles in Bataan; Lubao, Floridablanca in Pampanga; San […]

Cyclone toll hits 95 as Bangladesh and India start mopping up

by Sam Jahan with Sailendra Sal in Kolkata SATKHIRA, Bangladesh (AFP) — India and Bangladesh began a massive clean-up Thursday after the fiercest cyclone since 1999 killed at least 95 people, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Cyclone Amphan flattened houses, uprooted trees, blew off roofs and toppled electricity pylons, while a storm surge inundated coastal villages and wrecked shrimp farms vital to the local economy. The United Nations office in Bangladesh estimates […]

Cyclone Amphan death toll rises to 84: officials

by Sailendra Sil KOLKATA, India (AFP) –India and Bangladesh began a massive clean-up Thursday after the fiercest cyclone since 1999 killed at least 84 people, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Cyclone Amphan flattened houses, uprooted trees, blew off roofs and toppled electricity pylons, while a storm surge inundated coastal villages and wrecked shrimp farms vital to the local economy. The United Nations office in Bangladesh estimates 10 million people were affected, and […]

22 killed as ‘super cyclone’ ravages Bangladesh, India

by Sam Jahan with Sailendra Sal in Kolkata SATKHIRA, Bangladesh (AFP) — At least 22 people died as the fiercest cyclone to hit parts of Bangladesh and eastern India this century sent trees flying and flattened houses, with millions crammed into shelters despite the risk of coronavirus. Millions were left without power after Cyclone Amphan, packing winds of around 150 kilometers per hour (95 miles), carried away electricity pylons, walls and roofs, officials said Thursday […]

Metro Manila, other areas under thunderstorm advisory

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Bataan, Bulacan, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Nueva Ecija in the next two hours. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in Imus, Bacoor in Cavite; Santa Cruz, Candelaria, San Marcelino in Zambales; Mayantoc, Santa Ignacia, San Jose, Bamban […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Tarlac, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Tarlac and other areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan and Batangas within the next two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Mauban, Sampaloc in Quezon which may persist within two hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with […]

Cloudy skies, scattered rains expected in Babuyan Islands, Batanes due to frontal system

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms are expected over Batanes and Babuyan Islands today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said this was due to the frontal system affecting Extreme Northern Luzon. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers, on the other hand, are expected over the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Abra, Benguet, Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela and […]