• 4 hours ago
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, Oct. 21 raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over Catanduanes and the northern part of Northern Samar due to the arrival of tropical depression “Kristine."

Kristine entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early Monday morning and was located 1,050 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon around 5 a.m.

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00:00Good morning to all of us, this is Baguio Christine.
00:07A few days ago, it entered our Philippine Area of Responsibility.
00:12At the moment, you can see the widespread flooding of Baguio
00:17and it reached a large part of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
00:24This is because of the Baguio Extension Area or what we call the Baguio Christine Trough.
00:31As of 4 o'clock in the morning,
00:34the distance of the center of Baguio is 1,050 kilometers east of the southeastern zone.
00:43The wind strength is in the Tropical Depression category
00:48where it reaches 55 kilometers per hour.
00:51This is close to the center of Baguio.
00:53Meanwhile, the wind strength reaches 70 kilometers per hour.
00:59We expect this to move in the direction of west-southwest at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour
01:06or anywhere near our country and may lead to northern Luzon.
01:13At the moment, we are experiencing strong rains in Visayas and Mindanao
01:21and also in Quezon due to the Baguio Christine Trough.
01:29In our Baguio Christine Forecast Rack,
01:32as mentioned earlier, this may lead to northern Luzon.
01:39From now until the next few days, we expect this to be strong.
01:46Within 12 hours, we expect this to reach the Tropical Storm category.
01:55Tomorrow afternoon or evening, this may reach the Severe Tropical Storm category.
02:03On Monday, October 24, this may reach the Typhoon category.
02:11If the track does not change,
02:15the Baguio Christine Trough may landfall on Friday, October 25 in northern Luzon.
02:27Due to the Baguio Christine Trough,
02:30Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 1 reached Catanuanes,
02:35the northeastern portion of Northern Samar,
02:38and the northeastern portion of Eastern Samar.
02:42We expect these areas to experience rainy seasons
02:50along with strong rains.
02:57Today, we expect strong winds due to this typhoon.
03:03The areas that experienced strong winds today are in the southern portion of Palawan,
03:11Siquijor, Bohol, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao,
03:16Dinagat Islands, Sirgao del Norte, Agusan del Norte,
03:21Barm, Sargandi, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental.
03:26Tomorrow, we expect strong winds in Palawan, Romblon,
03:32Aklan, Antique, Negos Island Region, Bohol,
03:37Zamboanga del Norte, Northern Mindanao,
03:40Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands,
03:44Sirgao del Norte, Agusan del Norte,
03:47Sarangani, Davao del Norte, and Davao Oriental.
03:53On Wednesday, we also expect strong winds in Maropa, Bumbisayas, and Mindanao.
04:03Due to the trough of the typhoon,
04:07we expect moderate to heavy rains in Bicol Region,
04:13Eastern Bisayas, and Quezon.
04:16Tomorrow, we expect strong rains.
04:20Heavy to intense rains in Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur.
04:28Moderate to heavy rains in Eastern Bisayas, Quezon, and other parts of Bicol Region.
04:35On Wednesday, October 23,
04:38we still expect heavy to intense rains in Cagayan, Aurora, and Quezon.
04:45Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rains in Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes,
04:51and other parts of Cagayan Valley.
04:55And because of this,
04:57we remind our fellow countrymen in the aforementioned areas,
05:01to be careful and be alert.
05:03Know that the area is safe due to heavy to intense rains
05:10that could lead to flooding or landslides,
05:14especially in low-lying areas near mountains and rivers.

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