𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: "Nine areas in Luzon remain under TCWS No. 2" by Bridget Berin

Published by: John Kurt Gabriel Reyes

Date Published: September 3, 2024

Time Published: 7:48 AM

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Its 11am Bulletin that TCWS No.2 was still raised on nine areas in Luzon. 

The Following areas that are still raised on Typhoon Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No.2 are, Northern Portion of Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Eastern Portion of Kalinga, Cagayan including Babuyan Island, Isabela, Quirino, Northern Portion of Aurora, Polillio Islands and Northern Portion of Camarines Sur.

Areas that are under TCWS No.2 will experienced force winds ranging from 62 to 88 km/h in 24 hours which could lead to minor or moderate threat to life and property.

PAGASA also added that Tropical Storm Enteng is forecast to maintain as Tropical Storm category until Tuesday during its landfall on mainland Northern Luzon. 

Meanwhile, TCWS No.1 is still raised on, Southern Portion of Batanes, Eastern Portion of Ilocos Norte, Eastern Portion of Abra, the rest of Kalinga, Eastern Portion of Mountain Province, Eastern Portion of Laguna, Rizal, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, and Rizal. Northern and Southern Portion of Quezon, Marinduque, the rest of Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Cagayan, Isabela and Quirino, Albay, Sorsogan, Catanduanes and Northern Portion of Masbate.

Areas under TCWS No.1 will experience strong winds between 39 and 61 km/h in 36 hours. 

The tropical storm is positioned 115 kilometers northeast of Infanta, Quezon and 85 kilometers southeast of Baler, Aurora moving northeast at 15 km per hour. 

PAGASA stated on its bulletin that Enteng was packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and up to 90 kph,

Malacañang has also suspended classes in all levels in Metro Manila and Region IV-A.  Furthermore, some areas in Luzon and Visayas also declared for a suspension of classes.

National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDDRMC) said in its Monday bulletin that two people were reported dead in Central Visayas and 10 others were injured in the same region due to the impact of Tropical Storm Enteng. 

REFERENCES:

[1] Rita, J. (2024, September 2) Signal No. 2 still up in 9 areas as Enteng may make landfall over Isabela, Cagayan — GMA News https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/weather/918988/signal-no-2-still-up-in-9-areas-as-enteng-may-make-landfall-over-isabela-cagayan/story/

[2] Cabato, L. (2024, September 2) LIST: Areas with class suspension on Sept. 2 due to TS Enteng — Inquirer. Net https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1978779/list-areas-with-class-suspension-on-sept-2-due-to-ts-enteng

[3] GMA Integrated News (2024, September 1) Signal No. 2 up over 7 Luzon areas as Tropical Storm Enteng brings rain https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/weather/918963/signal-no-2-up-over-7-luzon-areas-as-tropical-storm-enteng-brings-rains/story/%3famp

[4] Abanto, Rowegie (2024, September 2) NDDRMC: 2 reported dead due to Enteng — ABS-CBN News https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/2/ndrrmc-2-reported-dead-due-to-enteng-1257