MANILA, Philippines — Severe tropical storm Egay (international name: Doksuri) has developed into a typhoon as it moves west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
In its 11 p.m. Sunday bulletin, Pagasa said Egay was last spotted 490 km east-northeast of Daet, Camarines Norte, moving 10 kph and carrying sustained winds of 120 kph and gustiness of up to 150 kph.
Pagasa raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 in the northeastern portion of Catanduanes — specifically in Pandan, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Viga, and Gigmoto.
Signal No. 1 was raised in the following areas:
Pagasa: Egay further intensifies; Signal No. 1 in parts of 7 provinces
Catanduanes
eastern Camarines Sur: Garchitorena, Caramoan, and Presentacion
northern Aurora: Casiguran and Dilasag
the eastern Isabela: Dinapigue, Divilacan, Maconacon, Palanan, Ilagan City, San Mariano, Tumauini, San Pablo, and Cabagan
eastern Cagayan: Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, and Peñablanca
the northern part of Eastern Samar: San Policarpo, Oras, Arteche, and Jipapad
the eastern part of Northern Samar: Lapinig, Gamay, Mapanas, Palapag, Laoang, Catubig, and Pambujan
Pagasa kept a gale warning raised in the following areas:
the northern coast of Camarines Sur
the northern and eastern coasts of Catanduanes
the eastern coast of Albay
the eastern coast of Sorsogon
the northern and east coasts of Northern Samar
Eastern Samar
the eastern coast of Surigao del Norte, including Siargao and Bucas Grande islands
Dinagat Islands
Egay is forecast to intensify further and reach the super typhoon category by Wednesday while passing over the Balintang Channel.
“Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified as highly or very susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials,” Pagasa said.
By: Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet
INQUIRER.net / 12:04 AM July 24, 2023
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