gameape app

POSITION:GAMEAPE-gameape casino-gameape app > gameape app >

ph6

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on board a chopper to conduct an aerial inspection of storm-affected areas in Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna, in this file photo taken in October 2024 following the devastation of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. Also covers the inspection are areas in Pasig in the National Capital Region, Laurel, Lipa, Lemery, Nasugbu in Batangas, and Noveleta in Cavite. Marcos orders government agencies to generate a map that can identify areas prone to storm surge so an early warning can be issued by local governments. Photo from the Presidential Communications Office FB page

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered authorities to generate a map to identify areas at risk of storm surge during typhoons.

During a situation briefing with various government agencies on Typhoon Pepito on Friday, Marcos recalled the devastation and loss of lives caused by storm surge during Super Typhoon Yolanda.

Article continues after this advertisement

READ: LIVE UPDATES: Typhoon Pepito

FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Super Typhoon Pepito now approaching landfall in Catanduanes NEWSINFO LIST: Areas at high risk of storm surge due to Super Typhoon Pepito NEWSINFO Pepito’s ‘eye’ passing the vicinity of Panganiban, Catanduanes

“So can we generate the map as soon as possible so that we can allow the DILG [Department of the Interior and Local Government] to warn those areas that there is a storm surge coming,” Marcos said. 

He also noted that one critical element of storm surge is the elevation above the high water mark.

Article continues after this advertisement

This means that, for example, if a three-meter storm surge is expected to hit an area, the people must be evacuated to a location at least five meters high.

Article continues after this advertisement

The state weather bureau hoisted a storm surge warning early Friday for over eight provinces in Luzon and Visayas due to Pepito. 

Article continues after this advertisement

READ: Pagasa issues upgraded rainfall warning as Pepito approaches Luzon

Its 2 a.m. advisory said that “a MODERATE to HIGH risk of storm surge may occur within the next 48 hours.

Article continues after this advertisement

Furthermore, Pagasa warned that all marine activities were prohibited and that residents living in low-lying coastal areas should stay away from any coast or beach.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

SIGN ME UP

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.ph6

READ NEXT Marbil sacks 11 SAF officers for misconduct in moonlighting case Trump 2.0 impact on PH: Quack health advocate brings uncertainty EDITORS' PICK Alden Richards nanliligaw na nga ba kay Kathryn Bernardo? Camarines Sur areas now under Signal No. 5 due to Pepito Red skies: Is it a sign of bad weather or simply a myth? Legarda hails enactment of Bacoor Assembly of 1898 Act More than 25,000 undocumented Filipinos deported from US over past 25 years PVL: Alyssa Valdez sparks Creamline sweep of Petro Gazz MOST READ 67 Eastern Visayas 2025 poll candidates are unopposed Miss Universe 2024 Live Updates LIVE UPDATES: Super Typhoon Pepito LIST: Areas at high risk of storm surge due to Super Typhoon Pepito Follow @FMangosingINQ on Twitter --> View comments

• of
• Marcos
• ph6
• orders
• creation