Tropical Depression “Wilma” has affected more than 132,000 individuals across six regions and prompted widespread pre-emptive evacuations to reduce casualties due to continued rains, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Monday, Dec. 8. Latest data...
The northeast monsoon (amihan) and the shear line are expected to bring rains over parts of the Philippines on Monday, December 8, as the low-pressure area (LPA)—formerly Tropical Depression Wilma—lingers near Antique, with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
A 13-year-old boy was buried alive in a landslide Saturday in Santo Domingo town, Albay province, triggered by torrential rains from tropical depression “Wilma.” Santo Domingo Vice Mayor Mark Aguas said the boy was reportedly waiting with a group of children for fallen coconuts being washed...
Tropical Depression “Wilma” brought heavy rains and strong winds that affected around 63,000 individuals across five regions in Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Sunday, Dec. 7. A report from the NDRRMC showed...
Tropical Depression Wilma has slowed down significantly and is now almost stationary over the coastal waters of Eastern Samar, increasing the likelihood of landfall within the next several hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on...
Five individuals were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after their motorbanca nearly capsized off Hilantagaan Island in Santa Fe, Cebu while attempting to deliver essential goods at the height of Tropical Depression “Wilma,” a ranking official disclosed Saturday, Dec. 6. Captain...
Tropical Depression Wilma slightly decelerated on Friday afternoon, Dec. 5, while maintaining its strength as it moved closer to the Eastern Visayas coastline, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported. In its Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 7...
A total of 4,631 individuals were stranded across 55 ports nationwide on Friday, Dec. 5, as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ordered the suspension of sea travel in areas affected by Tropical Depression Wilma. PCG spokesperson Captain Noemie Cayabyab said the directive came from Commandant Admiral...
Tropical Depression Wilma is expected to bring heavy rains to areas far beyond its projected landfall zone as its effects combine with the shear line and the Northeast Monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned on Friday, Dec. 5. “It...
Tropical Depression Wilma maintained its strength on Friday morning, December 5, as it continued moving southwestward over the Philippine Sea, bringing rains and strong winds across large parts of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
Tropical Depression Wilma slightly accelerated early Friday, December 5, as it continued to move west-southwestward over the Philippine Sea. In its 5 a.m. tropical cyclone advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said TD Wilma’s...
8 a.m., Dec. 7 “Wilma” tracked west-northwest while lingering over the coastal waters of Samar, PAGASA said. The agency said its center was located near Almagro, Samar based on Doppler radar data. The system continued to carry maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center, it added. READ:...
