Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Metro Manila affected by Tropical Storm Ofel
Metro Manila affected by Tropical Storm Ofel
Light to heavy rains around Metro Manila today due to tropical storm OFEL. According to PAGASA, typhoon OFEL has crossed the southern part of Mindoro Island and is now moving towards the West Philippine Sea. Location of its center is 40 km West of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro. The storm can have sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph.
| Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| PSWS # | Luzon | Visayas | Mindanao |
| Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds) | Batangas Lubang Island Marinduque Occidental Mindoro Oriental Mindoro Romblon | None | None |
| Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds) | Metro Manila Bataan Southern Quezon Burias Island Masbate | Aklan Capiz Iloilo Calamian Group of Islands | None |
FROM PAGASA:
Public storm warning signal elsewhere is now lowered.
Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides likewise those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted of possible storm surges.
Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 25 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 350 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.
Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Seaboards of Luzon and over the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon due to the combined effect of Tropical Storm "Ofel" and the surge of Northeast Monsoon.
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 PM today.
Source: PAGASA
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