Signal No. 1 up over northern portion of Palawan as Lannie moves to El Nido Bay

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 is raised over the northern portion of Palawan (El Nido, Taytay, Dumaran, Araceli) including Calamian Islands due to Tropical Depression Lannie, PAGASA said Tuesday.

In its 8 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Lannie crossed the northern portion of Palawan and made landfall over Iloc Island, Linapacan, Palawan at 6:15 a.m. and El Nido, Palawan at 6:45 a.m. in the last three hours.

Moderate to heavy rains are expected over Palawan, including Calamian, Kalayaan, and Cuyo Islands.

Light to moderate with at times heavy rains may also be experienced over Cordillera, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Bicol, Western Visayas, and the rest of Mimaropa.

PAGASA warned of possible isolated to scattered flooding, including flash floods and rain-induced landslides in areas that are prone to these hazards.

Strong winds with occasional gusts are expected in areas under TCWS No.1 during the passage of Lannie that could cause very light damage to structures and vegetation.

The enhanced easterly flow north and southwesterly flow south of Lannie may also bring occasional gusts reaching near gale to at times gale-force in strength over Extreme Northern Luzon.

The same condition will affect the coastal and upland/mountainous areas of Cordillera, mainland Cagayan Valley, Ilocos Norte, Central Luzon, Calabarzon Mimaropa, Bicol, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Bangsamoro.

Moderate to rough seas may be experienced over the coastal waters of the country, especially in areas under TCWS No. 1 and over the seaboards of Northern Luzon.

“These conditions are risky for those using small seacrafts. Mariners are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions,” PAGASA said.

At 7 a.m., Lannie was located over the coastal waters of El Nido, Palawan, packing maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h, gustiness of up to 55 km/h, and central pressure of 1002 hPa.

Lannie is moving northwestward at 25 km/h with strong winds or higher that extend outwards up to 130 km from the center, PAGASA said.

Lannie is expected to continue moving northwestward and west northwestward over the West Philippine Sea until Wednesday when it is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

NDRRMC

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NRRDMC), landslide and flooding were reported as a result of Lannie's rains.

In its 8 a.m. report, the NDRRMC said a rain-induced landslide was reported in Eastern Visayas, and five flooding incidents as well as an uprooted tree were reported in Western Visayas.

At least seven families or 30 people in Eastern Visayas have preemptively evacuated from their homes. Meanwhile, three roads are not passable in Eastern Visayas and Western Visayas, while four roads that were previously affected are now passable.

Some 12 ports have suspended their operations due to the threat of Lannie.

At least 221 passengers, 130 rolling cargoes, and three vessels were stranded in Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Western Visayas, and Eastern Visayas.

A class and work suspension was reported in Eastern Visayas, the NDRRMC said.

Incidents

In Tanjay, Negros Oriental, a man slipped and fell into the spillway. Stranded residents were able to pull him to safety, according to an Unang Balita report.

In Bais City, Negros Oriental, a river overflowed its banks, flooding the riverside community. At least 50 families were evacuated.

Flooding was also reported in Barangay Capiz in Alangalang, Leyte.

In Loay, Bohol, the Philippine Coast Guard rescued a family of three after their boat flipped over due to the big waves. —KBK/KG, GMA News