AFTER ONDOY HERE COMES PEPENG

Barely a week have passed when typhoon "Ondoy"(international name: "Ketsana") ravaged and caused so much damage in Luzon here in the Philippines.  The cities and families that was affected have just started to recover from the damages, these five days after "Ondoy" have left the country.

But as if Ondoy's damage is not enough, another typhoon is now entering the Philippines and once again it is going to pass Luzon.

According to the Severe Weather Bulletin Number EIGHT issued by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), 11:00 a.m. today.  Typhoon "PEPENG" (international name: PARMA) continues to move, with speed of 19 kph, West Northwest and increases its threat to isabela - Aurora area.  Its center, as of 10:00 a.m. today, was located 180 kms East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes, with the coordinates of 14.9°N, 125.8°E.  PAGASA's forecast says that PEPENG is expected to make landfall in Aurora-Isabela area noon this coming Saturday.


Public Storm Warning Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds) is raised on the following areas:
  • Catanduanes
  • Camarines Norte
  • Northern Quezon
  • Aurora
  • Polilio Islands
  • Isabela
While areas with Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds) are:
  • Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Abra
  • Apayao
  • Kalinga
  • Cagayan
  • Babuyan Islands
  • Mt. Province
  • Ifugao
  • Benguet
  • La Union
  • Nueva Vizcaya
  • Quirino
  • Pangasinan
  • Nueva Ecija
  • Tarlac
  • Zambales
  • Pampanga
  • Bulacan
  • Rizal
  • Southern Quezon
  • Camarines Sur
  • Albay
  • Sorsogon
  • Burlas Island
Residents in low-lying areas and near mountain slopes under signal #2 and signal #1 are advised to take all the necessary precautionary measures against possible flashfloods and landslides.

Those living along the coast under signal #2 are advised to be on alert against big waves generated by the typhoon.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 p.m. today.


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