MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Aug. 14, 2012) – A tropical storm is threatening the Philippines anew which was battered by typhoon and bad weather the past weeks.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday said the new storm – Kai Tak – has intensified as it moves closer to Northern Luzon.
Weather experts have warned the public to stay vigilant as they raised storm warning in over a dozen areas, including the provinces of Cagayan, Calayan, Babuyan and Batanes groups of islands, Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, Ilocos Norte and Abra.
The state-run Philippine News Agency said Signal No. 1 has been declared in the provinces of Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Benguet, Mt. Province, La Union and Ilocos Sur.
“Residents living in low-lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal Nos. 2 and 1 are alerted against possible flash floods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas under public storm warning signal No. 2 are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone,” PAGASA said.
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