18/11/2024
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐๐?
๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐จ (international name: ๐๐๐ง-๐ฒ๐ข) is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) according to a 5:00 PM bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Typhoon Pepito will continue to weaken as it moves over the West Philippine Sea.
Under one month, the Philippines experienced six typhoons: Kristine (Trami), Leon (Kong-rey), Marce (Yinxing), Nika (Toraji), Ofel (Usagi), at Pepito (Man-yi).
But ๐ฐ๐ก๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? Aside from the Philippines being located in the Pacific typhoon belt and climate change having a huge impact on this, the Philippines is currently experiencing a ๐๐ซ๐-๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ขรฑ๐ wherein the water of the middle and eastern part of the Pacific Ocean is affected, according to ABS-CBN resident meteorologist Ariel Rojas. Ariel Rojas also stated that the Philippines has an 'incubator' in the ocean, warmer water, in the eastern part of the Philippines that contributes to creating typhoons.
๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฌ are issues by PAGASA to warn particular land area in the Philippines that may be affected by tropical wind cyclones.
๐๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ฅ #1
Wind Speed: 39โ61 km/h
Expected Impact: Minimal damage to structures, especially light materials like nipa huts and outdoor billboards.
Precautionary Measures: Secure loose outdoor objects; minimal disruption to daily activities.
Forecast Duration: Winds may be experienced within 36 hours.
๐๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ฅ #2
Wind Speed: 62โ88 km/h
Expected Impact: Moderate damage to houses made of light materials, partial damage to weaker structures, and uprooting of small trees.
Precautionary Measures: Evacuation for vulnerable areas; suspension of some classes and outdoor activities.
Forecast Duration: Winds may be experienced within 24 hours.
๐๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ฅ #3
Wind Speed: 89-117 km/h
Expected Impact: Moderate damage to houses of average construction which can break roofs, windows, and walls.
Precautionary Measures: Evacuate to strong buildings like evacuation centers and classes of all levels should be suspended.
Forecast Duration: Winds may be experienced within 18 hours.
๐๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ฅ #4
Wind Speed: 118-184 km/h
Expected Impact: Severe damage to structures made of light materials and major damage to houses of average construction.
Precautionary Measures: Evacuation to much safer shelters should have been complete given that it might be too late under this situation and all outdoor activities should be canceled
Forecast Duration: Winds may be experienced within 12 hours.
๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ง is usually not severely affected by typhoons, especially with the latest typhoon, Pepito, because of the long mountain of Sierra Madre sheilding the province. Deforestation and other manmade works can immensely harm local communities.
๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ
In the midst of this severe weather, your safety comes first. Charge all your devices as there is a high chance of power interruptions and outages. Keep your emergency kits and supplies within reach and read/watch/listen to trusted sources to stay informed.
"๐ฝ๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐ช๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ ๐พ๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐๐"
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐๐งก
๐จLayout by Chelsea Adarlo
โ๏ธCaption/Infos by Naomi San Diego, Majesty Justiniano, Ayesha Porcalla, James Alfred Cruz, Brandon Valencia
