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...
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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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Floods and landslides force more than 4,000 families to evacuate
A total of 4,350 families in Sultan Kudarat, South Cotobato and Davao City are affected by flooding and landslides triggered by continuous heavy rains since September 10, according to to the National Disaster Coordinating Council. Areas affected are Koronadal City, Banga and Tupi in South Cotabato; Lambayong and Tacurong City in Sultan Kudarat; and Marilog...
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1,491 families homeless in Navotas fire
A four-hour fire broke out thursday night in Barangay Navotas West and Barangay Sipac in Navotas city, leaving at least 1,491 families or 7,157 persons homeless. 800 houses, mostly made of light materials, were destroyed. Two children were reportedly killed in the incident. 5 evacuation centers, including Bagumbayan Elementary School, Navotas National Highschool and the...