Tropical cyclone wind signals (TCWS) are still in effect over eight areas in the Philippines as typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) moves slowly over the Philippine sea east of Batanes. Satellite image of typhoon Betty (PAGASA) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
The supply of electricity in at least four provinces in Northern Luzon was cutoff due to strong rains and howling winds brought by typhoon “Betty”, authorities bared Tuesday, May 30. *(Courtesy of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) * In its latest...
A total of P584,122 worth of food and non-food items were distributed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Offices (FO) II and VI for residents affected by typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) and southwest monsoon. Courtesy of DSWD In a statement on Tuesday, May...
Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) maintained its strength, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Tuesday, May 30. (MB Visual Content Group) In its latest forecast track, PAGASA said typhoon Betty was spotted 315 km east...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday morning, May 30, said typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) may further decelerate and steadily weaken over the next five days. Satellite image of typhoon Betty (PAGASA) In its 5 a.m. bulletin,...
Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) is still moving slowly over the Philippine Sea east of Batanes and Babuyan Islands, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday evening, May 29. (PAGASA) PAGASA on Monday evening said Betty was...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong suspended classes from pre-school to elementary here on Tuesday, May 30, due to typhoon “Betty.” Although no storm warning signal was raised in this city, Magalong considered the possibility of rain as the neighboring provinces of Abra, Ifugao, Mountain...
SANTA Ana, Cagayan – A warehouse at the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) in Port Irene, Barangay Casambalangan here collapsed due to strong winds from typhoon “Betty” (international name “Mawar” on Monday, May 29. Police said nobody was killed or injured in the incident. Initial...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Twenty municipalities in Bicol region suspended classes on all levels on Monday, May 29, due to the effects of tropical cyclone "Betty," the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)-Bicol said. In a 3 p.m. media advisory issued by OCD-Bicol, the suspension took effect Monday...
Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) has further decelerated while moving over the waters east of Cagayan. It may weaken into a severe tropical storm by Thursday, June 1 or early Friday, June 2, the state weather bureau reported on Monday afternoon, May 29. Satellite image of typhoon Betty...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – More than 100 families or about 400 persons were preemptively evacuated in Cagayan Valley or Region 2 due to the threat of typhoon “Betty.” The Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Region 2 said the evacuees are from Gonzaga, particularly Barangay Ipil with 74 individuals...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) is on red alert status for typhoon “Betty” (international name “Mawar”) beginning Sunday night, May 28. The PDRRMO is conducting field observations to ensure that local government units are...