The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) called on the public and Regional DRRMCs to prepare for effects of the Low Pressure Area (LPA) being monitored which may develop into a tropical depression within 36 hours and will be given the name “TONYO.”
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that as of 8:00 AM today, the LPA is now 210 kilometers East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Moderate to heavy rains will be experienced over Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Panay Island, northern portion of Negros Occidental, northern portion of Cebu, Marinduque, Romblon, Oriental Mindoro, Quezon, and Dinagat Islands.
“Flooding and rain-induced landslides may occur during heavy rainfall especially in highly susceptible areas and those that experienced significant antecedent rainfall from PEPITO, QUINTA, and ROLLY,” the state weather bureau added.
NDRRMC Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad in a preparation meeting today, reminded the Regional DRRMCs not to take the LPA lightly and ensure that preparedness measures are immediately implemented.
“Keep in mind the events of USMAN, which flooded the areas where it made landfall.” Usec. Jalad said.
Tropical Depression “USMAN”, in 2018, dissipated into an LPA upon landfall. However, it brought heavy rains that flooded wide areas in Camarines Sur and the Samar provinces.
Meanwhile, Severe Tropical Storm “SIONY” is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).