Tag: Evacuation
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San Roque Dam to Release Water Amid Typhoon Pepito’s Approach
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, the National Power Corporation (NPC) at the San Roque Dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan, has announced plans to open one of its gates. The gate will be opened to a height of 0.5 meters, allowing a water release of 65 cubic…
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Cordillera Braces for Severe Impact from Typhoon Ofel
The Cordillera region is on high alert as it prepares for the potential devastation from Typhoon Ofel, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall and intensify over the next 24 hours. The Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) has issued warnings to local councils and residents to be ready for the worst-case scenario, especially…
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Cagayan Officials Enforce Mandatory Evacuations Ahead of Typhoon Ofel
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Ofel, also known internationally as Usagi, local officials in Cagayan have initiated mandatory evacuations to safeguard residents. Santa Ana’s Mayor Nelson Robinion issued Executive Order No. 45-2024, directing the local police and village officials to assist in relocating vulnerable residents from Barangay Casambalangan, which is at risk…
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Tuguegarao Mayor Urges High-Risk Area Residents to Evacuate Amidst Flooding
In Tuguegarao City, the impact of Typhoon Nika, known internationally as Toraji, has led to severe flooding, affecting 3,918 families or 12,866 individuals across 35 villages. The situation deteriorated further when the Magat Dam released water, exacerbating floods in low-lying areas of Cagayan province. Despite a slight decrease in water levels at Buntun Bridge, Mayor…
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Cagayan River Approaches Critical Flood Stage Amid Severe Tropical Storm Nika
In Tuguegarao City, the Cagayan River’s water level has surged to 10.6 meters as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, nearing its critical threshold of 11 meters, due to the relentless downpour from Severe Tropical Storm Nika, also known internationally as Toraji. The rising waters have led to widespread flooding, affecting numerous villages across the region. Several…
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Ilocos Region Braces for Storm Surges as Severe Tropical Storm Nika Approaches
The Ilocos Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) has issued urgent directives to local disaster management offices across the region to take immediate action against potential storm surges triggered by Severe Tropical Storm Nika. On Sunday, the council emphasized the need for preemptive evacuations in high-risk areas to safeguard residents. Laurence Mina, the…
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Preemptive Evacuation in La Union and Pangasinan Amid Typhoon Marce
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, a total of 123 families from La Union and Pangasinan were evacuated on Thursday night. In La Union’s Bangar town, 105 families, totaling 257 individuals, were moved from Barangay Mindor to the town’s covered court. The La Union Provincial Information Office…
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Typhoon Marce Forces Evacuation of Over 3,000 Families in Region II
In response to the onslaught of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, more than 3,469 families, totaling 10,088 individuals, have been evacuated from high-risk areas in Region II since Wednesday. The typhoon has been battering the northernmost part of mainland Luzon, prompting swift action from local authorities. Lucia Alan, the regional director of the…
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Mass Evacuation in Region II as Typhoon Marce Strikes
In response to the onslaught of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, over 3,469 families, totaling 10,088 individuals, have been evacuated from high-risk zones in Region II since Wednesday. The typhoon has been battering the northernmost part of mainland Luzon, prompting urgent action from local authorities. Lucia Alan, the regional director of the Department…
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Over P105 Million in Aid Prepared for Typhoon Marce Victims in Cordillera Region
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has mobilized a substantial relief effort, with over PHP105.5 million in aid and funds ready for deployment. Maria Aplaten, the regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in CAR, confirmed that the…
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