Signal No. 1 remains over Batanes as Carina moves toward Taiwan

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes as Tropical Depression Carina is forecasted to turn northward while heading toward the Bashi Channel and the southern portion of Taiwan, PAGASA reported on Tuesday.

In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau said Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and Ilocos Norte are experiencing isolated light to moderate rains with at times heavy rain showers.

The tropical cyclone is expected to affect the locality, with winds of 30-60 kph expected in at least 36 hours or intermittent rains expected within 36 hours, PAGASA added.

Carina has also been forecasted to weaken into a Low Pressure Area on Tuesday or morning of Wednesday.

The center of Carina was estimated based on all available data at 155 km West of Basco, Batanes (20.7 °N, 120.5 °E ) at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

It is moving northwestward at 25 kph, with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph.

The public and disaster risk reduction and management offices were advised to take appropriate measures and monitor advisories as flooding and rain-induced landslides may occur during heavy or prolonged rainfall especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards. 

Reports on Unang Balita on Tuesday said Carina caused heavy rain and strong winds in many northern Philippine provinces on Monday, resulting in minor flooding and, in one case, a landslide.

According to Bam Alegre's report, some commercial areas in Aparri, Cagayan were flooded. In other areas of the province such as Bugey and Tuguegarao, persistent rains inconvenienced many motorists.

Heavy rains were also experienced in Bontoc, Mountain Province.

A separate report by GMA News stringer Dennis Alipio said a landslide occurred on a main road in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte due to the bad weather. Government personnel are already in the area to clear the road. —KG, GMA News