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New tropical depression threatens PH as Typhoon Egay left PAR

July 27, 2023 – 12:23PM

A new tropical depression threatens PH after Typhoon Egay leaves the PAR

Track of the new tropical depression (formerly a low pressure area) outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration says the tropical depression will be named Falcon once it enters the PAR this weekend (July 29-30, 2023). Photo from Pagasa’s website

Another weather disturbance is threatening the country after Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) battered parts of Luzon before leaving the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday morning.

The low pressure area earlier monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) some 1,800 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao has now strengthened into a tropical depression – and may even become a typhoon in the coming days, according to state meteorologists.

Typhoon Egay exits PAR – Pagasa

July 27, 2023 – 11:32AM

Track of Typhoon Egay. Photo from Pagasa’s website

Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) is now out of the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Thursday.

According to the state weather bureau, Egay left the PAR on Thursday morning. But it also said that even if the typhoon is already outside of the PAR, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) will be maintained in most parts of Luzon as Egay’s scope will still hit that portion of the country.

Power lines still down as Baguio reels from Egay’s onslaught

July 27, 2023 – 11:26AM

Crew of the Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco), which distributes electricity to Baguio City, have begun fixing electrical posts and cables on July 27 to restore the power supply there. | PHOTO: Allan Macatuno

A large part of the city on Thursday, July 27, remained without electricity in the aftermath of Typhoon Egay (international name Doksuri) after strong winds and intense rains toppled power lines from Tuesday to Wednesday.

The crew of Benguet Electric Cooperative, which distributes electricity to the summer capital, have begun fixing electric posts and cables on Thursday to restore the power supply in this city immediately.\

NDRRMC: 5 reported dead, 325K people affected as Typhoon Egay, southwest monsoon lash PH

July 27, 2023 – 10:23AM

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Five people have been reported killed while more than 325,000 people have been affected by Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) and the southwest monsoon, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said.

In a situation report released Thursday, the NDRRMC said the typhoon had affected 328,356 people or 89,639 families. This included 26,697 displaced persons and 19,826 people staying in various evacuation centers.

LIST: Canceled flights for July 27 due to Typhoon Egay

July 27, 2023 – 7:56AM

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Several flights have been canceled on Thursday, July 27, amid the persistent inclement weather brought about by Typhoon Egay (international name Doksuri).

Pagasa: Signal No. 3 lifted as Typhoon Egay seen to exit PAR soon

July 27, 2023 – 7:24AM

The state weather bureau has lifted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 as it expected the weakened Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) to leave the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) within today, July 27.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Egay may further reduce strength as it moves west of Batanes at 15 kilometers per hour (kph). The typhoon was last located 195 kilometers west of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 180 kph.

Egay cuts destructive path through Luzon

July 27, 2023 – 5:30AM

DELUGE IN THE NORTH | Torrential rains and gusty winds whipped up by Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) left a trail of destruction across northern Luzon on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. In La Trinidad, Benguet, a stretch of Pines Park Diversion Road has gone underwater and the province is “in dire need of help,” according to Benguet Rep. Eric Yap. (Photo from La Trinidad Municipal Government)

Fierce howling winds and heavy rains spawned by Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) left at least five dead in Batangas, Rizal, and Ilocos Sur provinces, as the typhoon barreled through Luzon on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to reports gathered by the Inquirer.

More than 12,000 people in the hard-hit regions of Ilocos and Cagayan Valley huddled in temporary shelters while thousands of households were left without power, as Egay burst riverbanks, uprooted trees, ripped roofs off houses, and pounded coastal communities, including isolated villages tucked away in forests.

3 persons drown in Negros Occidental during Egay onslaught

July 27, 2023 – 5:24PM

Three persons drowned in Negros Occidental during heavy rains brought about by Super Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri).

The bodies of Richard Espinosa, 19; Arnold Billojan, 48; and Victor Mahilum Moreno Jr., 32, were found in Bacolod City, and the towns of Hinigaran and Murcia in Negros Occidental on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 25 and 26.

Moreno, a construction worker, was found on the shore of Purok Sigay, Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, at 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

Egay further weakens, but Ilocos Norte still under Signal No. 3

July 26, 2023 – 11:50PM

Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) further weakened as it moved over the waters of Batanes, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its Wednesday night bulletin.

The center of Egay was estimated to be 120 km west-northwest of Calayan, Cagayan, with maximum sustained winds of 155 kph and a gustiness reaching 190 kph.

Pagasa eases typhoon signal as Egay continues to weaken

July 26, 2023 – 8:10PM

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tate meteorologists on Wednesday lifted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TWCS) No. 4 in parts of northern Luzon as Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) continues to weaken.

To date, TCWS No. 3 is now the highest wind signal, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)’s latest cyclone bulletin.

Solon seeks aid for Benguet after Typhoon Egay whipped towns, farmlands

July 26, 2023 – 7:58PM

Benguet Rep. Eric Yap is calling for help to aid people of Benguet after the province was battered by Typhoon Egay, which causes flash floods and landslides in different areas. This photo shows Benguet’s farmlands, including the famous strawberry field in La Trinidad, submerged by flood waters. (Photo from the Office of Benguet Rep. Eric Yap)

Benguet Rep. Eric Yap has asked the national government for quick assistance as the province reels from the floods and landslides caused by Typhoon Egay.

Yap in a statement on Wednesday said the province direly needs the national government’s help as many of the residents in the affected-areas are still reeling from past calamities, like the Northwestern Luzon earthquake last July 2022.

Several of the province’s key thoroughfares have been impassable as of now, which Yap said has made relief and rescue operations difficult.

Several roads temporarily closed in Luzon, Mindanao due to Egay — DPWH

July 26, 2023 – 3:08PM

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Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) has affected six roads in certain regions in Luzon and Mindanao, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Wednesday.

As of 6 a.m., DPWH said the strong winds and rains brought by Egat had rendered two road closures and affected lanes of four highways in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Mimaropa (Mindoro Oriental and Occidental, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan), and Central Mindanao.

Typhoon Egay maintains strength as it lashes Cagayan

July 26, 2023 – 2:51PM

Image of Typhoon Egay from Pagasa

Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) keeps its strength as it advances northwestward over the coastal waters of Calayan, Cagayan.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) released this report.

At 2 p.m., the weather bureau located the storm over Dalupiri Island, where it earlier made landfall.

3 Northern Luzon airports sustain minor damage from Egay – Caap

July 26, 2023 – 2:22PM

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Three North Luzon airports have sustained partial damage due to the effects of Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri), which continues to traverse the region.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reported that flight operations at Laoag International Airport had been halted due to inclement weather. The agency added that the airport would temporarily transfer its domestic pre-departure area to a different location after sustaining partial damage to its ceiling and doors.

Heavy rainfall alert hoisted over parts of Luzon due to Egay

July 26, 2023 – 12:39 PM

MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rainfall alert has been raised in some provinces of Luzon due to the effects of Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri), according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

According to its 11 a.m. heavy rainfall update, Pagasa said some provinces within the region were placed under “red,” “orange,” and “yellow” warnings, which means flooding and landslides may occur, especially in low-lying areas.

The state weather bureau said a red warning is raised when the amount of rainfall reaches 30 millimeters (mm) to 65 mm, orange when rainfall is between 15 mm and 30 mm, and yellow when rainfall ranges from 7.5 mm and 15 mm.

July 26, 2023 – 12:34 PM

LUCENA CITY — Two women were found drowned on Tuesday, July 25, in Cardona and Baras towns in Rizal province due to floods triggered by typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri).

The Region 4A police reported on Wednesday that Adelfa Escolano, 71, was found dead at 11 a.m. on Tuesday after her house was swept by a flash flood in Barangay Iglesia in Cardona. Escolano was reported missing on Monday, July 24.

Escolano was sleeping alone inside their house when heavy rains poured around 7:45 p.m. on Monday. The heavy rains triggered a flash flood from the nearby creek and swept away the house with the victim inside.

July 26, 2023 – 12:14 PM

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SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. on Wednesday ordered the suspension of classes and work in this province due to Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri).

In an advisory, Ebdane suspended classes at all levels and work in both public and private agencies due to moderate to heavy rains with gusty wind.

July 26, 2023 – 11:56 AM

The Tamdagan Bridge in Vintar, Ilocos Norte has been closed to motorists on Wednesday morning, July 26, as a temporary backfill is seen collapsing due to the raging floodwaters caused by Typhoon Egay. (Photo courtesy of Barangay Tamdagan Facebook)

LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte — Heavy rains and fierce winds brought by Typhoon Egay (international name Doksuri) have displaced more than 2,000 families in Ilocos region so far, according to the regional Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday, July 26.

At least 208 families, or around 622 individuals, had been in evacuation centers across the region, the OCD said.

July 26, 2023 – 11:38 AM

Track of Typhoon Egay. (Illustration from Pagasa)

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) made a second landfall on Dalupiri Island in Aparri, Cagayan, at around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the state weather bureau reported.

Based on its 11 a.m. weather bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Egay maintains its strength while moving southwestward at 15 kilometers per hour (kph).

July 26, 2023 – 11:36 AM

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MANILA, Philippines — The government prepared a total of P173 million stand-by funds for the effects of Typhoon Egay, said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday.

Marcos, currently on a state visit to Malaysia, assured the public that the government response to the calamity is still ongoing.

July 26, 2023 – 10:20 AM

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MANILA, Philippines — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) revealed on Wednesday morning that a woman had been reported dead in Rizal as heavy rainfall brought about by Typhoon Egay triggered a flash flood in the province.

In a revised report released to reporters, the NDRRMC said it is validating the information it received about the death of the unidentified woman in Cardona town due to the typhoon.

July 26, 2023 – 9:03 AM

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MANILA, Philippines — The number of people affected by the combined effects of Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) and southwest monsoon or “habagat,” has climbed to more than 180,000, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Wednesday.

According to NDRRMC’s 8 a.m. situational report, Egay and habagat have affected 180,439 individuals or 44,356 families and displaced 11,041 locals in 261 barangay nationwide.

July 26, 2023 – 8:55 AM

Track of Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) as shown in this photo lifted from the official website of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration or Pagasa.

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) maintains its strength as it crosses over the coastal waters of Aparri in Cagayan province, the state weather bureau said Wednesday.

In its 8 a.m. cyclone update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Egay was last located over the waters of Fuga Island, moving west-southwestward at 15 kilometers per hour (kph).
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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for July 26 due to Typhoon Egay

July 26, 2023 – 7:54 AM

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MANILA, Philippines — Several private and public schools in Metro Manila suspended classes on Wednesday, July 26, due to the effects of Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri).

Due to the typhoon’s strong winds and rains, Pagasa raised wind signals over Luzon provinces, including Metro Manila, which is currently under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1.

July 26, 2023 – 7:07 AM

MANILA, Philippines — Egay (international name: Doksuri), which has weakened into a typhoon, made landfall over Fuga Island in Aparri, Cagayan, around 3:10 a.m. on Wednesday, the state weather bureau said.

In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said, Egay might also make another landfall over northwestern Cagayan as it moves westward at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour (kph).

July 26, 2023 – 4:45 AM

RAGING CURRENT | An excavator is left unattended as raging floodwater from overflowing rivers submerge a section of a road at Barangay San Rafael in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan province, on Tuesday, following heavy rains. (Photo by ROY GREGORIO VENTURA / Contributor)

A weakening trend may begin due to increasing interaction with the rugged terrain of northern Luzon and Taiwan Super Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) maintained its strength on Tuesday as it pummeled provinces in Luzon, with strong winds blowing off rooftops and heavy rains causing floods that affected residents in at least five regions.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), in its 5 p.m. bulletin, said Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 5 was raised over the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Camiguin Island).

July 25, 2023 – 11:47 PM

MANILA, Philippines — The Babuyan Islands in Northern Luzon are no longer under Signal No. 5 as Super Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) moves over the coast of Calayan, Cagayan, according to 11 p.m. Tuesday bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

“Violent” weather would still affect the eastern part of the Babuyan Islands, in which Egay is expected to make landfall in 12 hours.
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Super Typhoon Egay maintains strength; Signal No. 5 over Babuyan Islands

July 25, 2023 – 9:22 PM

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MANILA, Philippines — Babuyan Islands is now under Signal No. 5 as Super Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) maintains its strength while slowly moving northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said on Tuesday.

Citing its 8 p.m. weather bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Egay was last monitored 135 kilometers (km) East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan.

July 25, 2023 – 6:09PM

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Flooding would likely hit low-lying areas of Western Visayas due to the combined effects of southwest monsoon or “habagat” and Super Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri), which continues to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said on Tuesday.

In its 5 p.m. weather bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) placed low-lying areas in Western Visayas under the “orange” and “yellow” warnings, expecting rainfall amounts ranging from 15 millimeters (mm) to 30 mm and 7.5 mm to 15 mm, respectively.

Gov’t work in Ilocos Sur suspended due to Egay

July 25, 2023 – 2:50 PM

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LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte — Work in public offices in Ilocos Sur province was suspended on Tuesday, July 25, as northern Luzon prepares for super typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri).

In an executive order, Gov. Jeremias “Jerry” Singson said the suspension would ensure “public welfare and safety” as the weather disturbance was forecast to dump moderate to intense rains and bring strong winds.
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Super Typhoon Egay keeps strength; Signal No. 5 up on Babuyan’s Camiguin Island

July 25, 2023 – 2:34 PM

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals due to Super Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri). Photo from Pagasa’s website

MANILA, Philippines — Camiguin, one of the five big islands of Babuyan, was placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 5 on Tuesday afternoon as Super Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) maintained its strength while crossing the Philippine Sea.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 2 p.m. cyclone update that Egay was moving northwestward at 20 kilometers per hour (kph) as it was last spotted 230 kilometers east-northeast Cagayan province’s Tuguegarao City.

July 25, 2023 – 11:15 AM

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MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 was raised on Tuesday morning over the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan due to Super Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri).

In its latest cyclone bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) explained that parts of Cagayan, being under TCWS No. 4, may experience typhoon-force winds ranging 118 kilometers per hour (kph) to 184 kph within 12 hours.

July 25, 2023 – 11:08 AM

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MANILA, Philippines —More than 9,600 people remain stranded in ports in Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Calabarzon and Metro Manila due to super typhoon Egay (international name Doksuri), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Tuesday.

As of 8:00 am, the PCG said out of the 9,682 passengers, truck drivers and cargo helpers, 5,889 are from Bicol Region; 2,214 in Eastern Visayas; 1,199 in Calabarzon; and 380 passengers in Metro Manila.

July 25, 2023 – 10:55 AM

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MANILA, Philippines — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday morning said Super Typhoon Egay and the southwest monsoon have affected 16,888 people in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

The NDRRMC said that the majority of them are from Western Visayas at 16,252 and then Northern Mindanao (177); Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon or collectively known as Calabarzon (144); Bicol Region (51); and Ilocos Region (10).

July 25, 2023 – 10:27 AM

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TUGUEGARAO CITY — Local officials on Tuesday suspended classes and government work in this city and in the towns of Gattaran, Allacapan, and Peñablanca, all in Cagayan province, due to the impact of Typhoon Egay (Doksuri), the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said.

The class suspension covered all levels in public and private schools, while those involved in emergency response and the delivery of essential services were exempt from the government work suspension.

July 25, 2023 – 8:57 AM

MANILA, Philippines — A number of airlines canceled flights on Tuesday due to super typhoon Egay.

July 25, 2023 – 8:12 AM

Egay developed into the super typhoon category on Tuesday morning with four areas now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3, state meteorologists said.

The super typhoon is located 310 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its latest update.

July 25, 2023 – 7:29 AM

Several areas in Luzon and Visayas are under Wind Signals indicated by different colors as Egay is seen to intensify to super typhoon category. (Photo from Pagasa)

MANILA, Philippines — Three areas are hoisted under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 as Typhoon Egay is seen to reach super typhoon category on Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its latest update.

July 25, 2023 – 5:40 AM

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday said it was monitoring 6,748 barangays in 11 regions, including Metro Manila, affected by Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) and the intensified “habagat” or southwest monsoon.

At Monday’s Laging Handa briefing, OCD spokesperson Edgar Posadas said local and regional authorities were on top of the situation and had not yet sought the national government’s assistance.
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Typhoon Egay continues to intensify; Signal No. 3 up in 2 provinces

July 24, 2023 – 11:58 PM

MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in two provinces are now under Signal No. 3 as Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) continues to intensify while it slowly moves north-northwest over the Philippine Sea, according to the 11 p.m. Monday bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Egay was moving at 15 kph and was last monitored 425 km east of Daet, Camarines Norte, with maximum sustained winds of 165 kph and gustiness of up to 205 kph.
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Signal No. 2 in 17 areas as Typhoon Egay intensifies — Pagasa

July 24, 2023 – 5:46 PM

MANILA, Philippines — Seventeen areas are now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) Number 2 as Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) steadily intensifies, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 5:00 p.m. update.

Pagasa said the center of Egay, which was last spotted some 500 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora, has increased its maximum sustained winds from 150 kph near the center to 155 kph and gustiness from 185 kph to 190 kph while moving northwest at 10 kph.

July 24, 2023 – 5:26 PM

LUCENA CITY — Due to inclement weather spawned by Typhoon “Egay” (international name: Doksuri) classes in all levels in public and private schools in Laguna province are suspended on Monday and Tuesday (July 24 and 25).

Gov. Ramil Hernandez announced the suspension order before noon Monday.

July 24, 2023 – 3:58 PM

Pagasa hoists Wind Signal No. 2 in some of the provinces in the eastern section of the country due to Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri).

MANILA, Philippines — Over 11,000 individuals from Western Visayas and Northern Mindanao were affected by Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its situational report on Monday.

The NDRRMC said that of the 3,300 families or 11,185 people affected by the typhoon, 10,754 are from Western Visayas and 431 from Northern Mindanao.

July 24, 2023 – 3:34 PM

MANILA, Philippines — Several domestic flights were canceled on Monday due to bad weather brought about by Typhoon Egay.

July 24, 2023 – 11:53 AM

LEGAZPI CITY — Classes at all levels and work in Catanduanes province were suspended on Monday due to heavy rains and flooding triggered by Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri).

In a memorandum. Gov. Joseph Cua said work in government offices was suspended except for those involved in the provision of basic necessities, delivery of basic services, and disaster response.

July 24, 2023 – 11:42 AM

Pagasa hoists Wind Signal Number 2 in some of the provinces in the eastern section of the country due to Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri).

MANILA, Philippines – State meteorologists on Monday hoisted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) Number 2 in eight areas.

Meanwhile, Metro Manila is under Wind Signal Number 1.

July 24, 2023 – 6:19 AM

MANILA, Philippines — State meteorologists on Monday hoisted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 on two areas while 22 areas are under Wind Signal No. 1 due to Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) as it forecasts to make landfall either in Batanes or Cagayan.

July 24, 2023 – 4:40 AM

EROSION A stretch of the Balatan-Nabua National Road in Balatan, Camarines Sur, is rendered impassable on Sunday, after rains dumped by Severe Tropical Storm “Egay” triggered a soil erosion.
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LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Egay (international name: Doksuri) on Sunday brought moderate to heavy rains that triggered floods in Pampanga province and prompted the suspension of land and sea travel in some parts of the Bicol region.

Egay, which later intensified into a typhoon, brought rains spawned by the southeast monsoon (“habagat”) that had been pouring earlier in the week, inundating at least 67 villages in Pampanga, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC).

July 24, 2023 – 12:04 AM

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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.

July 23, 2023 – 06:24 PM

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) Number 1 was raised in parts pf seven provinces in Luzon and the Visayas Sunday afternoon as severe tropical storm Egay (international name: Doksuri) intensified further, the state weather bureau reported.

July 23, 2023 – 06:10 PM

Classes in public and private schools as well as work in government offices in Bacoor City, Cavite province on Monday, July 24, are suspended due to the scheduled transport strike and Tropical storm “Egay” (international name: Doksuri).

Mayor Strike Revilla in Memorandum Circular 002-2023 issued on Sunday said that “…in view of the forecasted inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Egay” and the scheduled seventy- two (72) hour transport strike in Metro Manila, classes in all levels, in both public and private schools, as well as work in government offices in the City of Bacoor are hereby suspended on Monday.”

July 23, 2023 – 04:23 PM

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in several parts of Luzon will be on heightened alert in preparation for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 24 and the looming threat of severe tropical storm Egay (international name: Doksuri).

In a statement issued on Sunday, PCG said that the heightened alert status would start on Monday in the National Capital Region (NCR); Central, Northeastern, and Northwestern Luzon; Southern Tagalog; and Bicol Region.

July 23, 2023 – 1:26 PM

LEGAZPI CITY – Sea travel in some areas in the Bicol region was suspended on Sunday, July 23, as Severe Tropical Storm Egay brought rough seas along the eastern seaboards of Luzon and Visayas.

In its 5 a.m. advisory, Coast Guard Lieutenant Esperanza Lazaro of Catanduanes Station said all small watercraft with 250 gross tonnages or less were advised not to venture into the sea because of the expected strong gale force wind.

The larger vessels were also alerted of possible big waves and rough seas.

July 23, 2023 – 11:32 AM

Pagasa monitors Egay was last monitored 610 kilometers east of Daet, Camarines Norte, moving 15 kilometers per hour and carrying maximum sustained winds of 95 kph and gusts of up to 115 kph. (Photo courtesy of Pagasa)

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical storm Egay (international name: Doksuri) has intensified into a severe tropical storm while moving westward over the Philippine Sea, according to the state weather bureau.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (Pagasa) 11 a.m. weather bulletin, Egay was last monitored 610 kilometers (km) east of Daet, Camarines Norte, moving 15 kilometers per hour (kph) and carrying maximum sustained winds of 95 kph and gusts of up to 115 kph.

July 23, 2023 – 09:34 AM

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MANILA, Philippines — The number of locals affected by the combined effects of tropical storm Egay (international name: Doksuri) and southwest monsoon or “habagat,” has reached more than 7,000, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Sunday.

According to NDRRMC’s 8 a.m. situational report, Egay and habagat have so far affected 7,662 individuals or 2,353 families and displaced 1,154 locals in six barangay within Region 6 (Western Visayas).

July 23, 2023 – 08:36 AM

Tropical storm Egay last seen at 705 kilometers east of Daet, Camarines Norte, moving 10 kilometers per hour and carrying maximum sustained winds of 85 kph and gusts of up to 105 kph. (Photo courtesy of Pagasa)

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical storm Egay (international name: Doksuri) is forecast to develop into a typhoon within 24 hours and super typhoon on Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Sunday.

Based on Pagasa’s 5 a.m. weather bulletin, Egay was last monitored 705 kilometers (km) east of Daet, Camarines Norte, moving 10 kilometers per hour (kph) and carrying maximum sustained winds of 85 kph and gusts of up to 105 kph.

July 23, 2023 – 05:38 AM

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered on Saturday the suspension of work in government offices and classes in public schools at all levels on July 24 in Metro Manila due to inclement weather and the scheduled transport strike.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin issued the order through Memorandum Circular No. 25 issued on July 21 but was released only on Saturday.

July 22, 2023 – 05:38 PM

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Egay (international name: Doksuri) has slightly intensified while traversing the Philippine Sea, and the state weather bureau said it may further strengthen in the next 12 hours.

The center of Egay was last seen 685 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes. It was packing maximum winds of 75 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 90 kph while moving westward at 15 kph.

Classes, gov’t work in NCR suspended on Sona day due to Egay, transport strike

July 22, 2023 – 3:55 PM

MANILA, Philippines — President Bongbong Marcos has greenlighted the suspension of classes and work in the National Capital Region on Monday, July 24, in light of the 72-hour transport strike coinciding with the President’s State of the Nation Address (Sona), as well as the inclement weather that tropical storm Egay may bring.

“In view of the forecasted inclement weather brought about by Egay and the scheduled 72-hour transport strike in Metro Manila, work in government offices and classes in public schools at all levels in the National Capital Region are hereby suspended on 24 July 2023,” a memorandum circular signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated.

July 22, 2023 – 11:26 AM

Track of Tropical Depression Egay, which now intensified into a tropical storm. Photo from Pagasa

Tropical Depression Egay has strengthened into a tropical storm as it moves westward over the Philippine Sea and may intensify further into a severe tropical storm within 24 hours, the state weather bureau said.

Based on the 11 a.m. cyclone update of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Egay was 750 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes with maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 80 kph.

July 22, 2023 – 08:01 AM

Track of Tropical Depression Egay, which now intensified into a tropical storm. Photo from Pagasa

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals may be raised as early as Saturday afternoon (July 22) in parts of the Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas even as Tropical Depression Egay has maintained its strength and speed.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Egay’s position was last marked 815 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon. It was still packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 70 kph as it was slowly moving west-northwestward at 10 kph.

July 21, 2023 – 11:53 PM

Track of Tropical Depression Egay. Photo from Pagasa’s website

Tropical Depression Egay’s movement over the Philippine Sea has slowed down, as the state weather bureau predicts that it may reach super typhoon intensity by Tuesday, July 25.

The latest weather bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) showed that Egay was seen 825 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon last 10 p.m. — moving just 10 kilometers since Pagasa’s previous 4 p.m. update.

July 21, 2023 – 5:38 PM

Track of Tropical Depression Egay. Photo from Pagasa’s website

Tropical Depression Egay maintained its strength while approaching the southeastern part of Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported Friday afternoon.

July 21, 2023 – 12:50 PM

The state weather bureau continues to monitor the potential cyclone within the Philippine area of responsibility. The low pressure area was located 950 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon, based on the 4 a.m., July 21, 2023, weather bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration or Pagasa. Weather satellite image from Pagasa’s website

The low-pressure area (LPA) monitored by the state weather bureau east of Southeastern Luzon has now developed into Tropical Depression Egay.

Egay, which has maintained its strength as of Friday afternoon, is the fifth tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in 2023 and the second in July.

July 21, 2023 – 10:22 AM

MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) being monitored by the state weather bureau east of Southern Luzon has now developed into a tropical depression, locally named Egay.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in a Facebook post on Friday morning that the LPA intensified and became a cyclone at 8 a.m.

July 20, 2023 – 3:45 PM

Weather satellite image from Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) spotted near Eastern Samar may intensify into a tropical depression within 24 to 48 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday afternoon.

The tropical cyclone will be named Egay and might be the fifth typhoon to hit the country this year and the second in July.