Signal raised in 9 areas due to tropical depression
Published on: Tuesday, March 19, 2019
MANILA: Tropical cyclone warning Signal No. 1 has been hoisted over nine areas in Mindanao as tropical depression “Chedeng” inches closer to the country on Monday.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) placed Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Sur, Davao City, Davao Occidental, southern part of Davao del Norte, Samal Island eastern part of North Cotabato, and eastern part of Sarangani under Signal No. 1.
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These areas will experience 30 kilometres per hour (kph) to 60 kph of winds and intermittent rains within 36 hours.
Pagasa said scattered to at times widespread moderate to heavy rains will prevail over Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, and Davao del Norte March 18.
Moderate to heavy rains will prevail in most parts of Mindanao on Tuesday, March 19, when the tropical depression is expected to make landfall over Davao Oriental.
As of 5 a.m. Monday, Chedeng was at 650 kilometres east of Davao City, with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph and gustiness of up to 60 kph.
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It is forecast to move west at 15 kph.
Pagasa advised the concerned disaster risk reduction and management offices and residents in Mindanao, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas, especially those in areas identified to be at high risk of flooding or landslide to take necessary preparations and continue monitoring official updates.
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Those with small sea crafts were also advised not to venture out into the eastern coast of Visayas and Mindanao, as well as the coastlines of areas under Signal No. 1.
The occurrence of a tropical cyclone in March is not unusual based on the Pagasa’s historical record. It shows that at least one tropical cyclone could develop near the country’s coast or make landfall during this period.
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