The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a flood advisory due to the combined effects of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon (habagat). The advisory outlines varying levels of warning across multiple regions, highlighting the potential for serious flooding and landslides.
Yellow Warning Level:
- Occidental Mindoro: Municipalities of Magsaysay, San Jose, Calintaan, Rizal, Sablayan, Santa Cruz, Mamburao, Abra de Ilog, Paluan, Looc, and Lubang.
- Palawan: Coron, Busuanga, Culion, Linapacan, and El Nido.
Flooding is possible in low-lying areas and landslides may occur in mountainous regions. This advisory is based on current radar trends and all available meteorological data. Residents in these areas, as well as the local disaster risk reduction and management councils, are advised to take appropriate actions and monitor the weather conditions closely. The next advisory will be issued at 8:00 AM.
General Flood Advisories: Issued across several regions, highlighting the widespread impact of Typhoon Carina and Habagat:
- CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region): GFA#8
- Region 1 (Ilocos Region): GFA#8
- Region 2 (Cagayan Valley): GFA#7
- Region 3 (Central Luzon): GFA#15
- Region 4A (CALABARZON): GFA#8
- Region 4B (MIMAROPA): GFA#8
- Region 5 (Bicol Region): GFA#8
- Region 6 (Western Visayas): GFA#5
Red Warning Level:
- Metro Manila, Rizal, and Bataan
Serious flooding is expected in flood-prone areas within these regions. Residents are advised to take immediate precautions and evacuate if necessary.
Orange Warning Level:
- Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite, and Zambales
Flooding is threatening in these areas. Residents should prepare for potential evacuation and ensure they have emergency supplies ready.
Yellow Warning Level:
- Tarlac, Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta, Real, Mauban, Sampaloc)
Possible flooding in flood-prone areas is expected. Residents should remain vigilant and be ready to take action if conditions worsen.
Light to Moderate with Occasional Heavy Rains:
- Nueva Ecija and Quezon (multiple municipalities)
These areas are experiencing light to moderate rains with occasional heavy downpours, which may persist for the next three hours. Residents should monitor the weather and be prepared for sudden changes.
The public and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices are advised to stay updated with the latest weather information. Further warnings will be issued at 8:00 AM today. For more information, visit PAGASA’s official website or follow their social media channels.
Stay safe and be prepared.