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MANILA, Philippines – Tropical depression “Ofel” changed course and is now moving towards Surigao del Norte, weather bureau PAGASA said on Tuesday, October 23.
In its 5 pm tropical cyclone warning, PAGASA noted that as of 4 pm Ofel was located 220 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur (08.9°N, 128.6°E), with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h.
The tropical depression is now moving West-Northwest at 15 km/h and by Wednesday afternoon will be over Panaon Island, Southern Leyte.
Ofel is also expected to be 210 km West of Manila by Friday afternoon, the weather bureau added.
Public storm signal warning #1 has been raised over the following provinces:
- Leyte
- Southern Leyte
- Eastern Samar
- Samar
- Surigao del Norte
- Surigao del Sur
- Dinagat Island
- Agusan del Norte
- Agusan del Sur
- Camiguin
- Camotes Island
Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas in those provinces were alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides, while fishing boats and other small vessels should not go out to sea, in particular in southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
LGUs should make preparations for precautionary evacuation of citizens, the NDRRMC said. – Rappler.com
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