Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut) in Philippines maintained its strength and speed early Saturday afternoon, September 15, with 30 areas still under Signal 1, 2, and 3.
In a bulletin issued 2 pm on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Ompong is already 85 kilometers west of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. It is moving west northwest at 25 kilometers per hour (km/h).
The typhoon continues to have maximum winds of 170 km/h and gustiness of up to 260 km/h.
Residents walk along destroyed stalls at a public market due to strong winds as Typhoon Mangkhut barreled across Tuguegrao city in Cagayan province.
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Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut) is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility between 8 pm and 10 pm, September 15, Saturday.
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| Heavy Rain on Philippine Roads |
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| A resident in Tuguegarao city wades along a flooded area. |
Hopefully typhoon will leave Philippine Area by tonight but still there are some areas which we need to share with our fellow kabayans, try to share it with your family members in-order to save their lives, share if you care.
Below are the 30 top dangerous areas remaining under tropical cyclone warning signals.
Signal Number 1:
1: Bataan
2: Rizal
3: Metro Manila
4: Cavite
5: Batangas
6: Laguna
7: Lubang Island
8: Northern part of Quezon including Polillo Island
9: No amnesty for those who entered UAE illegally after August 1.
Signal Number 2:
10: Isabela
11: Nueva Vizcaya
12: Pangasinan
13: Tarlac
14: Nueva Ecija
15: Aurora
16: Zambales
17: Quirino
18: Pampanga
19: Bulacan
Signal Number 3:
20: Cagayan including Babuyan Group of Islands
21: Batanes
22: Ilocos Sur
23: Ilocos Norte
24 : La Union
25: Mountain Province
26: Benguet
27: Ifugao
28: Kalinga
29: Apayao
30: Abra
30: Abra
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| Rescue workers clear a road of debris and toppled electric posts caused by strong winds due to super Typhoon Mangkhut as they try to reach Baggao town in Cagayan province. |
Typhoon 2018 Safety Tips:
If you or any of your relative, family member is from Typhoon effected areas, let him/her stay in a safe place.
Be Aware of dangerous Areas:
It is important to be aware which areas are prone to floods, landslides and which buildings are safe enough to withstand a typhoon.
Do not go Out:
Do not go outside during the storm. In case of a threat of a storm surge, evacuate in a high place early.
Share this with your Family:
You can save your family members or your country fellows by sharing this Typhoon 2018 safety tips with them, don't wait share it now, before its too late.
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