Metro Manila braces for potential Super Typhoon Uwan

The local governments in the National Capital Region (NCR) are now gearing up for the impact of the potential Super Typhoon Uwan, Metro Manila Council (MMC) president and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said Friday.

“Tuloy-tuloy ang paghahanda ng lahat ng Metro Manila LGUs,” Zamora told GMA Integrated News’ Unang Balita in an interview.

(The preparation of all Metro Manila LGUs is ongoing.)

He said the LGUs in NCR are prepositioning rescue equipment and relief goods. 

They are also declogging drainage systems and storing oil for the immediate operation of pumping stations to avoid flooding, according to Zamora. He noted that all flood control projects should be effective. Metro Manila LGUs are also trimming trees to reduce the risks of falling branches.

Zamora also said that evacuation centers are now being prepared. 

“Kinakailangan talaga huwag na tayong maghintay na yung kasagsagan ng malakas na pag-ulan, doon lang tayo lilikas. Kinakailangan bago palang ito tumama ay lumikas na po tayo,” Zamora said.

(Let's not wait for the heavy rains to hit for us to evacuate. We need to evacuate before it hits.)

“Nais ko lang ipaalala sa ating mga mayors yung proper information dissemination para alam ng ating mga mamamayan kung saan tatawag kung kailangan ng tulong,” he added.

(I just want to remind our mayors about proper information dissemination so that our citizens know where to call if they need help.)

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Super typhoon

In its 5 a.m. advisory, state weather bureau PAGASA said Severe Tropical Storm Fung-wong was spotted 1,500 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao or 1,470 km east of Eastern Visayas outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).

The severe tropical storm was packing maximum sustained winds of 95 km per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kph.

Fung-wong was moving northwestward at 10 kph.

According to PAGASA, Fung-wong is expected to enter the PAR by Friday midnight or early Saturday morning. It will be named locally as "Uwan."

"On the track forecast, this TC is forecast to enter the PAR by midnight or tomorrow (08 November) early morning. Once inside the PAR, the domestic name ‘UWAN’ will be assigned to this TC," PAGASA said.

"Although the uncertainty in track and intensity forecast is typically high for day-4 and day-5 forecasts, there is an increasing chance of landfall on Monday (10 November) over Northern or Central Luzon," it added.

The tropical cyclone may reach the super typhoon category, PAGASA said.

"In terms of intensity, this TC is forecast to rapidly intensify and may reach typhoon category in the next 24 hours and super typhoon category tomorrow evening or Sunday morning. It may also make landfall at or near its peak lifetime intensity," PAGASA said.  

Evacuations

Meanwhile, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said local government units (LGUs) should complete the evacuation of high-risk communities by Sunday in preparation for the impact of the potential super typhoon Uwan.

“We are calling on all local chief executives to complete the evacuation of residents in high-risk areas no later than Sunday. Early evacuation saves lives,” the department said.

According to the DILG, LGUs should ready evacuation centers with sufficient supplies and power sources, as well as ensure proper management of evacuees.

The DILG stressed the importance of real-time public information campaigns, particularly in communities vulnerable to flooding, landslides, and storm surges.

“We cannot be complacent. The next 48 hours are crucial for preparedness. We urge everyone to stay informed, follow local advisories, and cooperate with authorities,” the department said.

Classes in some areas have also been suspended on Friday amid the threat of possible super typhoon Fung-wong. —Joviland Rita/ VAL, GMA Integrated News