Typhoon “Betty” has slightly weakened and was moving west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of Northern Luzon, even as Metro Manila was on “Bravo alert” for the storm’s possible effects and 12 provinces remained under Tropical Cyclone Wind--
An officer of the Philippine Coast Guard Station Cagayan monitors the weather, sea conditions, and flood warning system in flooded areas in his part of Northern Luzon to ensure the quick and safe evacuation of residents affected by Typhoon Betty , while in Batanes, Ivana Police personnel help residents reinforce the roof of their homes ahead of the storm grazing the province by Monday.
Packing maximum sustained winds of 165 km/hour near the center and gustiness of up to 295 km/h, it was moving west-northwestward at 15 km/h. Betty will likely remain a typhoon throughout the forecast period, although it is expected to gradually weaken until Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.
This comes as data from PAGASA and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources show that 50-millimeter rains are expected in the next 24 hours. Typhoon preparations are still on standby, according to Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Assistant Communication Officer Rommel Allada.
Cayco said the specific canned tuna—set to expire in 2025—was ordered to be removed from the packs of the Department of Welfare and Development by the national government and are set to be replaced by another brand. Meanwhile, the Philippine Red Cross said it is ready to deploy itsfood trucks and other assets in areas affected by the typhoon.
In Ilocos Norte, the municipality of Solsona suspended classes at all levels in public and private schools.In La Union, the municipality of Luna suspended classes in all levels in public and private schools. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council activated its emergency preparedness and response protocols across the country.
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