PAGASA raises Signal No. 3 in four areas as Egay becomes a Super Typhoon

Photo: DOST-PAGASA

Typhoon Egay has intensified into a super typhoon, which led the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to issue Signal No. 3 in four locations.

Egay, a once-tropical storm, has rapidly gotten stronger and is now a super typhoon as it moves forward. Authorities are closely observing its movement and warning locals in the impacted areas to be on the lookout and take the required safety measures.

In four locations, Signal No. 3 has been raised as per the most recent update, meaning that gusts of between 121 and 170 km/h are anticipated over the next 18 hours. These areas should prepare for potentially damaging winds, significant rainfall, and possible storm surges.

To keep the general people updated about the typhoon's progress and potential effects on other places, PAGASA's weather experts are actively monitoring the situation and providing real-time information. In order to protect their safety and well-being, residents in the impacted areas are recommended to continue monitoring official channels for any announcements and advisories.

Authorities and emergency response teams are coordinating their efforts to be ready for anything. Plans for evacuation have been put in place to guarantee the quick and orderly transfer of residents in risky regions, reducing risks and potential casualties.

All those living in the super typhoon's path must keep informed and respect the instructions of local authorities as the storm intensifies. In order to deal with this natural tragedy and ensure the safety of communities in its wake, preparation, cooperation, and resilience will be essential.

In its 8 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA raised the following storm signal warnings:

TCWS No. 3

Babuyan Islands

The northern and eastern portions of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Peñablanca, Gattaran, Lal-Lo, Alcala, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Aparri, Camalaniugan, Ballesteros, Allacapan, Abulug, Claveria, Pamplona, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Lasam, Baggao, Amulung, Iguig)

The northeastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Maconacon, Palanan)

The northern portion of Apayao (Calanasan, Luna, Santa Marcela, Flora, Pudtol)

TCWS No. 2

Batanes

The rest of mainland Cagayan

The rest of Isabela

Quirino

The northern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Kasibu, Quezon, Diadi, Bagabag, Ambaguio, Villaverde, Solano, Bayombong)

The rest of Apayao

Kalinga

Abra

Mountain Province

Ifugao

the northern portion of Benguet (Bakun, Mankayan, Buguias, Kabayan, Kibungan)

Ilocos Norte

Ilocos Sur

The northern and central portions of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao)

TCWS No. 1

La Union

Pangasinan

The rest of Benguet

The rest of Nueva Vizcaya

The rest of Aurora

Zambales

Bataan

Nueva Ecija

Tarlac

Pampanga

Bulacan

Metro Manila

Rizal

Laguna

Cavite

Batangas

Quezon

Marinduque

Camarines Norte

Camarines Sur

Catanduanes

Albay

Sorsogon

Burias Island, and

Ticao Island

Northern Samar

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Source: 

- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/weather/876816/egay-now-a-super-typhoon-4-areas-under-signal-no-3/story/

- DOST-PAGASA Website