Storm Surge Warning in Seven Provinces Issued by Authorities
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued a storm surge warning across seven provinces as Typhoon Emong, internationally named Co-may, approaches. Residents in these areas face a moderate to high risk of storm surges within the next 24 hours, officials said.
Authorities urge coastal communities to take this warning seriously and prepare accordingly. Early evacuation and heightened vigilance can help minimize the impact of this natural threat.
Areas at Highest Risk: 2.1 to 3.0 Meter Surge Expected
The provinces most vulnerable to storm surges measuring between 2.1 to 3.0 meters include parts of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan. Specific localities under threat are:
– Ilocos Norte: Bacarra, Badoc, Bangui, Burgos, Currimao, Laoag City, Pagudpud, Paoay, and Pasuquin.
– Ilocos Sur: Cabugao, Caoayan, Candon City, Vigan City, Magsingal, Narvacan, San Esteban, San Juan, San Vicente, Santa, Santa Catalina, Santa Cruz, Santa Lucia, Santa Maria, Santiago, Santo Domingo, Sinait, and Tagudin.
– La Union: Agoo, Aringay, Bacnotan, Balaoan, Bangar, Bauang, Caba, San Fernando City, Luna, Rosario, San Juan, and Santo Tomas.
– Pangasinan: Agno, Anda, Bani, Binmaley, Bolinao, Burgos, Alaminos City, Dagupan City, Dasol, Infanta, Labrador, Lingayen, San Fabian, and Sual.
Additional Provinces at Risk: 1.0 to 2.0 Meter Surge Expected
Meanwhile, areas in Batanes, Cagayan, and Zambales face a lower but significant storm surge risk of 1.0 to 2.0 meters. These include:
– Batanes: Basco, Itbayat, Ivana, Mahatao, Sabtang, and Uyugan.
– Cagayan: Abulug, Aparri, Ballesteros, Buguey, Calayan, Claveria, Pamplona, Sanchez-Mira, and Santa Praxedes.
– Zambales: Botolan, Cabangan, Candelaria, Iba, Masinloc, Olongapo City, Palauig, San Antonio, San Felipe, San Narciso, Santa Cruz, and Subic.
Safety Measures and Current Typhoon Status
Officials strongly advise residents to avoid coastal areas, suspend maritime activities, and relocate to higher ground to ensure safety. “A moderate to high risk of storm surge may occur within the next 24 hours,” sources said in the latest advisory.
Typhoon Emong was last tracked over the coastal waters of Burgos, Pangasinan. It continues to bring strong winds of up to 120 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching 165 kilometers per hour, moving slowly eastward.
Communities are urged to stay alert to updates and heed local government instructions. Preparedness remains critical to reducing harm from this weather disturbance.
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