More areas under signal #1 as Onyok heads for Mindanao

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More areas under signal #1 as Onyok heads for Mindanao
Tropical Depression Onyok will make landfall in the Caraga region on Friday

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Onyok is heading for Mindanao and poses a threat to the Caraga region.

In its bulletin issued 5 pm on Thursday, December 17, state weather bureau PAGASA said Onyok was last spotted 515 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It is moving west at 15 kilometers per hour (km/h).

The tropical depression maintained its strength, with maximum winds of 55 km/h.

Signal #1 is now raised over more areas in the southern Philippines:

  • Surigao del Sur including Siargao Island
  • Surigao del Norte
  • Dinagat
  • Misamis Oriental
  • Misamis Occidental
  • Camiguin
  • Agusan del Norte
  • Agusan del Sur
  • Davao Oriental
  • Davao del Norte
  • Compostela Valley
  • Bukidnon
  • Lanao del Norte
  • Lanao del Sur

 

Estimated rainfall amount is moderate to heavy within the 100-kilometer diameter of the tropical depression.

PAGASA warned the rains could trigger floods and landslides, particularly in low-lying and mountainous areas of the provinces under signal #1.

FORECAST TRACK. Here's the latest projected movement of Tropical Depression Onyok. Image from PAGASA

Onyok is expected to make landfall over the Caraga region on Friday afternoon or evening, December 18.

It is then likely to weaken into a low pressure area before leaving the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday, December 20. – Rappler.com

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