Storm Surge Warnings Over Four Luzon Provinces Amid Tropical Storm Crising
Storm surge warnings have been declared over four Luzon provinces as Tropical Storm Crising approaches, sources said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported a minimal to moderate risk of storm surges reaching 1 to 2 meters in height within the next 48 hours.
Authorities urge residents and local officials in these areas to prepare for possible flooding and damage. The four provinces under warning include Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and Isabela.
Areas at Risk in Cagayan
- Abulug
- Aparri
- Baggao
- Ballesteros
- Buguey
- Calayan
- Claveria
- Gattaran
- Gonzaga
- Lal-lo
- Pamplona
- Peñablanca
- Sanchez-Mira
- Santa Ana
- Santa Praxedes
- Santa Teresita
Ilocos Norte Coastal Towns Under Alert
- Bacarra
- Badoc
- Bangui
- Burgos
- Currimao
- Laoag City (Capital)
- Pagudpud
- Paoay
- Pasuquin
Ilocos Sur Municipalities Facing Storm Surge
- Cabugao
- Caoayan
- City of Candon
- City of Vigan (Capital)
- Magsingal
- Narvacan
- San Esteban
- San Juan (Lapog)
- San Vicente
- Santa
- Santa Catalina
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Lucia
- Santa Maria
- Santo Domingo
- Tagudin
Isabela’s Coastal Areas Also at Risk
- Dinapigue
- Divilacan
- Maconacon
- Palanan
Pagasa warned that minimal to moderate damage may occur to communities, coastal and marine infrastructure, and marine activities could be significantly disrupted. As a precaution, all marine activities should be canceled, and residents are advised to move to higher ground away from coastal and storm surge-prone areas.
Current Status of Tropical Storm Crising
As of the latest update, the center of Tropical Storm Crising was located approximately 250 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. The storm maintains maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near its center with gusts reaching up to 80 kph. It is moving northwest at a speed of 15 kph, which may further affect the coastal provinces warned of storm surge.
Local authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and urge the public to stay alert and heed evacuation orders if necessary. Safety measures should be prioritized to minimize potential harm to lives and property.
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