As early as 4:00 a.m. today (Oct 19), Juan was last seen 210 km West Southwest of Laoag City heading Northwest at 22 kph. Its maximum wind reached to 160 kph near the center while gustiness up to 195 kph. Juan’s trail with 225 kph and gusts of 260 kph yesterday’s morning landfall at Sierra...
Category: Ilocos Region
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Initial report on Typhoon Juan: 3,687 affected
As of 4:00 p.m., October 18, 2010, 781 families comprising of 3,687 individuals from Region I, II, and the CAR have been evacuated to local Community Centers, Bgry. Halls, and Gymnasium as precautionary measures after Typhoon Juan as it tracked the soil of Philippines territory. Ilocus Sur of Region I, a road was closed due...
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Finally, rain! Be informed of the dangers
In the Philippines, the month of June is marked by the change in climatic patterns from the dry to wet season. This year, the change in weather has caused particular excitement for many, due to the fact there has been a prolonged period of dryness throughout the country since June 2009. The dryness, referred to...
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Photo Gallery: Distribution of non-food relief packs in Ilocos
CDRC and its regional partner, Ilocos Center for Research, Empowerment and Development conducted a relief delivery operation in the Ilocos Region for the communities most severely affected by Typhoons Ketsana (\"Ondoy\") and Parma (\"Pepeng\"). Families received non-food packs containing plastic sheets, blankets, sleeping mats and kitchen utensils.