Cagayan spared from Tropical Depression Obet’s onslaught
October 21, 2022 – 1:06PM
The center of Tropical Depression Obet has spared the northern portion of Cagayan, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Friday.
According to Pagasa’s 11 a.m. weather update, Obet is now 205 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour and gustiness of 55 kilometers per hour.
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162 residents preemptively evacuated, 11 areas flooded due to Tropical Depression Obet
October 21, 2022 – 9:47AM
At least 162 residents have been preemptively evacuated due to Tropical Depression Obet, reported the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday.
Meanwhile, 11 areas are also flooded, the NDRRMC added.
The preemptive evacuations and the flooded areas are all in Cagayan Valley and there are no reports yet of death or injuries, the NDRRMC said.
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LIST: Class suspensions on Friday due to Tropical Depression Obet
October 21, 2022 – 9:33AM
ALL LEVELS
Cagayan Valley
- Aparri (Private schools’ suspension upon the discretion of school head)
- Ballesteros (If Obet-induced rainfall continues)
PRE-SCHOOL TO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Cagayan Valley
- Baggao
- Claveria
- Gonzaga (Public schools, pre-school to senior high school)
- Santa Ana (Public schools, pre-school to senior high school)
- Sanchez Mira (Pre-school to senior high school)
- Santa Praxedes (Preschool to senior high school)
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Pagasa: Obet nears Northern Luzon; brace for wet, cloudy Friday
October 21, 2022 – 8:13AM
The eye of Tropical Depression Obet is forecast to pass over extreme Northern Luzon on Friday afternoon or evening, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its morning advisory.
The state weather bureau, however, said that due to Obet’s wide radius, parts of Northern Luzon might already experience the tropical depression’s rain and winds by Friday morning.
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Cagayan braces for third storm in over a week
October 21, 2022 – 5:04AM
The weather bureau hoisted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan and the island province of Batanes on Thursday due to Tropical Depression Obet, the third weather disturbance to hit the area in over a week.
Residents in Santa Ana and Gonzaga towns in Cagayan were still reeling from severe flooding caused by Tropical Depression Maymay and Typhoon Neneng (international name: Nesat), which hit northern Luzon on Oct. 11 and 12, and Oct. 15 and 16, respectively.
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Pagasa: Obet begins to accelerate west southwestward</h2>
October 21, 2022 – 12:05AM
Tropical Depression Obet begins to accelerate as it moves west-southwestward before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) over the weekend, the state meteorologists said on Thursday.
“Tropical Depression Obet is forecast to track west-southwestward until tomorrow morning before turning westward towards Luzon Strait,” the Pagasa said in its 11 p.m. update.
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Obet may exit PAR this weekend, says Pagasa
October 20, 2022 – 06:33 PM
Tropical Depression Obet may exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this coming weekend as it moves southwestward to Luzon Strait, state meteorologists said Thursday.
The center of Obet was last spotted 650 km east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center with gustiness of up to 55 kph.
LIST: Canceled flights for October 20, 2022 due to Tropical Depression Obet
October 20, 2022 – 12:50 PM
Several domestic flights were canceled on Thursday due to inclement weather brought about by Tropical Depression Obet, the Manila International Airport Authority (Miaa) announced.
Obet to trigger heavy rain in Northern Luzon on Friday, October 21
October 20, 2022 – 12:42 pm
Tropical Depression Obet is forecast to generate heavy rainfall over parts of northern Luzon by Friday, the state weather service said. Pagasa said “moderate to heavy with at times intense rains” would affect Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, Apayao, and the northern portion of Cagayan.
LIST: Class suspensions on Thursday due to Tropical Depression Obet
October 20, 2022 – 09:26 AM
Several local government units (LGUs) suspended classes in selected public and private schools on Thursday, October 20, due to inclement weather and the threat of Tropical Depression Obet.
Despite being outside the Philippine area of responsibility, Typhoon Neneng (international name: Nesat) still prompted cancellation of classes in Cagayan Valley due to its effects and damage, said the Philippine Information Agency Region 2.
Signal No. 1 in 3 Northern Luzon areas as Tropical Depression Obet nears
October 20, 2022 – 07:59 AM
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) Number 1 was raised over three areas in Northern Luzon on Thursday as Tropical Depression Obet maintained its strength and closer to Philippine landmass, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
In its latest bulletin, Pagasa placed Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana and Gonzaga) under TCWS No. 1.
Tropical Depression Obet may become a storm Friday or Saturday
October 20, 2022 – 1:46 AM
Tropical Depression Obet may intensify into a tropical storm by late Friday or early Saturday. It is likely to further strengthen once it reaches the West Philippine Sea.
Pagasa may hoist wind signals in Northern Luzon areas due to Tropical Depression Obet
October 19, 2022 – 06:26 PM
State meteorologists may hoist tropical cyclone wind signals in some areas in Northern Luzon by Wednesday night or Thursday morning due to Tropical Depression Obet.
“Based on the latest forecast scenario, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal may be hoisted for some areas in Northern Luzon tonight or tomorrow morning at the earliest,” the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its Wednesday advisory.