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MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) maintained its strength as it swirled over the waters waters of Aurora, while Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 is up over Metro Manila and 30 other areas in Luzon, according to the state weather bureau.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), in its 2:00 p.m. bulletin, likewise warned of heavy rainfall in many parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila.
Article continues after this advertisementThe state weather bureau likewise warned of possible storm surges and rough seas in parts of Northern, Central and Southern Luzon and the Bicol region.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Storm Kristine maintains strength; Signal No. 3 still up over 12 areas NEWSINFO AFP reprimands cadet who asked for Marcos wrist watch NEWSINFO Kristine now a severe tropical storm; Signal No. 3 in 12 Luzon areas Intense to torrential rainfall Cagayan Isabela, Apayao Aurora Quezon Camarines Norte Heavy to intense rainfall Camarines Sur rest of Cagayan Valley rest of Cordillera Administrative Region Ilocos region Rizal Moderate to heavy rainfall Metro Manila rest of Central Luzon rest of Calabarzon Occidental Mindoro Oriental Mindoro Marinduque Romblon Calamian Islands Catanduanes Albay Sorsogon Masbate Northern Samar“Under these conditions, flooding and rain-induced landslides are likely, especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards as identified in hazard maps and in areas with significant antecedent rainfall,” Pagasa said.
Areas under TCWS No.2Luzon
Article continues after this advertisement Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur La Union Pangasinan Apayao Abra Kalinga Mountain Province Ifugao Benguet Cagayan including Baguyan Islands Isabela Quirino Nueva Vizcaya Aurora Nueva Ecija Bulacan Tarlac Pampanga Zambales Bataan Metro Manila Cavite Laguna Rizal Quezon including Polillo Islands Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Catanduanes Albay Northeastern portion of Sorsogon Areas under TCWS No.1Luzon
Article continues after this advertisement Batanes Batangas Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands Oriental Mindoro Marinduque Romblon Calamian Islands Rest of Sorsogon Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands Visayas Aklan, Capiz, Antique including Caluya Islands Iloilo Guimaras Northern portion of Negros Occidental (Pontevedra, La Castellana, Moises Padilla, Bago City, La Carlota City, Valladolid, Pulupandan, Bacolod City, San Enrique, Murcia, Silay City, City of Talisay, Enrique B. Magalona, Manapla, City of Victorias, Cadiz City, Sagay City, City of Escalante, Toboso, Calatrava, Salvador Benedicto, San Carlos City) Northern portion of Negros Oriental (Vallehermoso, Canlaon City, City of Guihulngan) Northern and central portions of Cebu (Alcantara, Argao, Dumanjug, Sibonga, Pinamunguhan, Ronda, Liloan, Cebu City, Moalboal, Consolacion, Danao City, Borbon, Carmen, Daanbantayan, Tuburan, City of Bogo, Tabogon, City of Naga, Lapu-Lapu City, City of Carcar, Mandaue City, Catmon, Minglanilla, Toledo City, Cordova, Compostela, San Remigio, Balamban, Aloguinsan, San Fernando, Asturias, Barili, Medelin, Sogod, Tabuelan, City of Talisay) including Bantayan Islands and Camotes Islands Eastern Samar Northern Samar Samar Leyte Biliran Southern LeyteMindanao
Article continues after this advertisement Dinagat Islands Surigao del Norte including Siargao – Bucas Grande Group Storm surge, rough sea alertsMeanwhile, Pagasa warned of possible storm surges in low-lying coastal communities in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Cagayan, Isabela, Zambales, Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes in the next 48 hours.
A gale warning was likewise raised over the seaboards of Luzon and Visayas.
Article continues after this advertisementPagasa warned that “[s]ea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels.”
Tracking KristinePagasa said that Kristine is forecast to develop into a severe tropical storm before making a landfall over Isabela on Wednesday night or Thursday early morning.
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It was last located 155 kilometers east of Casiguranelyu casino, Aurora, moving northwest at 10 kilometers per hour (kph) and packing a maximum wind speed of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 105 kph.
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