State of calamity declared in Marikina; over 5K residents evacuated

A state of calamity was declared in Marikina City on Sunday after heavy rains from Tropical Depression “Josie” caused the Marikina River to swell, prompting thousands of residents in low-lying areas to seek shelter at evacuation centers.

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2 dead from heavy rains; 8 areas under state of calamity—NDRRMC

TWO persons died from the heavy rains induced by tropical storms “Henry” and “Inday” as eight areas were put under a state of calamity, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The fatalities were identified as Luisa Pelew, 54, who died from a landslide in Bontoc, Mt. Province; and Angelito Jipulan, […]

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Pagasa: ‘Inday’ now a severe tropical storm, new LPA approaching PH

TROPICAL storm “Inday” (international name: Ampil) has intensified into a severe tropical storm as it moved northwestward, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday. As of 11 a.m., Inday was 925 kilometers (km) east-northeast of Basco, Batanes as it packed winds of 90 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts of […]

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‘Yellow’ rainfall alert up in Metro, 5 other areas because of monsoon rains–Pagasa

THE Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) raised the yellow rainfall warning on Friday in Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Zambales, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija because of monsoon rains enhanced by tropical storm “Inday” (international name: Ampil) This means flooding is possible in low-lying areas. Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are also […]

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‘Inday’ slightly intensifies, heads for PH Sea, out by Saturday–Pagasa

TROPICAL storm “Inday” intensified as it moved east-northeast over the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday. As of 11 a.m., Inday was 8400 kilometers (km) east of Basco, Batanes, according to the state-run weather bureau. It packed winds of 75 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts of 90 kph […]

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‘Inday’ now a tropical storm, to dump rain in most of Luzon—Pagasa

TROPICAL depression “Inday” has intensified into a tropical storm and will continue to enhance monsoon rains in most parts of Luzon, the state-run weather bureau. As of 7 a.m., Inday was 8400 kilometers (km) east-southeast of Basco, Batanes, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. It is packing winds of 65 kilometers […]

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#WALANGPASOK: July 19

CLASSES were suspended in parts of Luzon on Thursday, July 19, because of monsoon rains enhanced by tropical storm “Inday.” Below is a list: Cordillera Administrative Region Benguet La Trinidad – preschool only (public and private) Tublay – preschool only (public and private) Region 1 (Ilocos Region) Bauang, La Union – all levels (public and […]

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LPA now tropical depression ‘Inday’, likely to become storm in 24 hours—Pagasa

THE low pressure area (LPA) east of northern Cagayan has developed into tropical a depression and has been named “Inday,” according to the state-run weather bureau on Wednesday. As of 11 a.m., Inday was 660 kilometers (km) east southeast of Basco, Batanes and would likely intensify into a tropical storm in 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric […]

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