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Brace for possible effects of 2 weather systems: NDRRMC
As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, PAGASA said “Gardo” is last tracked at 1,065 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon. It is unlikely to directly affect the weather condition in the country. (Pixabay Photo)
MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday cautioned the public to be on alert for the possible adverse effects of two weather systems now affecting the country.
In an interview with reporters, NDRRMC spokesperson and Office of Civil Defense Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV added that they are now monitoring possible effects of Tropical Depression Gardo and Super Typhoon Hinnamnor on Batanes and other parts of extreme Northern Luzon.
‘Hinnamnor’ will be given the local name ‘Henry’ once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
“Let’s monitor lang, makinig sa mga babala sa mga advisory at syempre maghanda din tayo for any eventuality lalo’t malakas, but so far ngayon wala namang landfall na nakikita. Basta ito nga we have time to prepare at sana manatili nalang ganito yang forecast na wag nang lumapit sa atin. (Let us monitor continuously, especially the advisories and we better prepare for any eventualities as the (weather disturbances) are strong, but so far there is no projected landfall in the country. Now this gives us time to prepare and hopefully, the forecast that they won’t make landfall will continue),” he said.
Alejandro, meanwhile, assured that the OCD has adequate relief supplies and funds to extend assistance to those who might be affected by the effects of the two weather disturbances.
“We have sufficient food items at the DSWD. We also have stockpiled non-food items and we also have money from the QRF which is on standby. We can access it anytime it is needed. We are ready and of course, the LGUs have also prepared their funds. We have enough time to prepare,” he added.
Alejandro said the NDRRMC might raise a “red” or “blue” alert depending on the next weather bulletin to be issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, PAGASA said “Gardo” is last tracked at 1,065 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon. It is unlikely to directly affect the weather condition in the country.
It is forecast to move generally north-northwestward or northwestward while interacting with ‘Hinnamnor’ outside the PAR.
Carissa+Noviem+Eule
August 31, 2022 at 4:24 PM
We must prepare ourselves in situation like this to be safe. Food, water, flashlight, and first aid kit must be ready in case of emergency due to bad weather condition. Be alert and be safe always!
Sonny Ramirez
August 31, 2022 at 7:36 PM
In the Mighty name of Jesus! Shield us with your Divine Protections!
Still be alert even though the typhoon is not directly hit the Philippines. And i think the government should announce early suspension of classes and ready the food packs and evacuation center.
Cecille Moreno
September 1, 2022 at 5:24 AM
If you don’t have any necessary thing to do outside,stay at home.For those who need to evacuate from their homes due to threats for their safety,evacuate at once.We must remember that life and safety is more precious than anything we have.And most of all pray,it is the strongest barrier we have in times like this.
Jam Aguirre
September 1, 2022 at 9:31 AM
Stay at home if you don’t have something important to do outside. Those who must leave their houses immediately to protect their safety should do so. We must always keep in mind that our lives and safety are more valuable than everything else. The best defence we have in situations like this is prayer, so do that most of all. In the great name of Jesus, amen. Protect us with your heavenly shields! Despite the fact that the Philippines have not yet been directly impacted, stay vigilant. And in my opinion, the government ought to declare an early dismissal of students, prepare food supplies, and set up an evacuation centre.
Gia Lou
September 1, 2022 at 9:43 AM
It is better to be proactive, so that we are prepared for everything, like these two weather systems. I hope that the government also applied to its system so that our safety is their priority. I am praying specially to my family, because they are at the northern Luzon where a lot of floods is happening, and even the super typhoon would not passing through our land, it can brought heavy.
Rene Rose Oriol
September 2, 2022 at 1:37 AM
Magdasal po tayo na lumihis sa ating bansa ang bagyong ito.Maging handa, alerto at lumikas lalo na yung malapit sa dagat at ilog.Ang mga local Government ay kailangan nakahanda na ang rescue equipment.mga evacuations Center at relief goods dapat makinig po tayo ng balita. At maging handa sa bagyong paparating.Maglaan ng sapat na Pondo para Disaster and Management.