Key insights

• 🌀 Typhoon Ofel is strengthening, Approaching Luzon, Based on 5 AM PAGASA bulletin, Located 595 km east of Daet, Camarines
• 🚩 Tropical cyclone wind signal number one raised in specific areas, Includes Cagayan, Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Apayao, Mountain Province, and Ifugao
• 🌧️ Moderate to heavy rains forecasted for Isabela and Cagayan, Potential for flooding or landslides, PAGASA issued a warning
• 🌊 Storm surge height may reach 2.1 to 3 meters, Coastal areas of Batanes, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, and Isabela may be affected
• ⚠️ Residents advised to stay away from beaches in Aurora Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, High waves reaching up to two meters observed in the past 24 hours
• 💧 Preemptive release of water at Magat and Ambuklaw reservoirs, Anticipation of heavy rain in the watersheds, Prevention of overflow by releasing water in advance

Q&A

• What preemptive measures are being taken at Magat and Ambuklaw reservoirs, and why?

  There is an anticipation of heavy rain in the watersheds, leading to the preemptive release of water at Magat and Ambuklaw reservoirs to prevent overflow.

• Why have residents been advised to stay away from beaches in Aurora Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur?

  Residents have been advised to stay away from beaches in Aurora Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur due to high waves, with a height reaching up to two meters observed in the past 24 hours.

• Which coastal areas may be affected by possible storm surges, and to what height may the surges reach?

  Possible storm surges with a height of 2.1 to 3 meters may affect coastal areas of Batanes, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, and Isabela.

• What weather conditions are expected in Isabela and Cagayan, and what warning has been issued?

  Moderate to heavy rains are expected in Isabela and Cagayan, leading to the potential for flooding or landslides. PAGASA has issued a warning regarding these conditions.

• Which areas have raised tropical cyclone wind signal number one?

  Tropical cyclone wind signal number one has been raised in Cagayan, including the Babuyan Islands, northern and central portions of Isabela, whole of Apayao, the eastern portion of Mountain Province, and the easternmost portion of Ifugao.

• What is the current status of Typhoon Ofel?

  Typhoon Ofel is strengthening and approaching Luzon based on the 5 AM bulletin from PAGASA. It is located 595 km east of Daet, Camarines.

• 00:02 Typhoon Ofel is strengthening as it approaches Luzon based on the 5 AM bulletin from PAGASA, located 595 km east of Daet, Camarines.
• 00:16 Tropical cyclone wind signal number one is raised in Cagayan, including the Babuyan Islands, northern and central portions of Isabela, whole of Apayao, eastern portion of Mountain Province, and easternmost portion of Ifugao.
• 00:36 🌧️ Moderate to heavy rains expected in Isabela and Cagayan, leading to potential flooding or landslides. PAGASA issues warning.
• 00:47 Possible storm surges with a height of 2.1 to 3 meters may affect coastal areas of Batanes, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, and Isabela.
• 01:00 Residents advised to stay away from beaches in Aurora Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur due to high waves.
• 01:15 Preemptive release of water at Magat and Ambuklaw reservoirs expected to prevent overflow due to anticipated heavy rain