NDRRMC on red alert for Nando

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center (NDRRMOC) is now on "Red Alert" amid the possible threat from Typhoon Nando. 

NDRRMOC said that it is the agency's highest alert status as it anticipates "an imminent emergency situation."

The agency also said that the Red Alert status became effective Friday afternoon (September 19, 2025) as they had already started monitoring and coordinating with other concerned agencies. 

On Saturday morning, Nanod intensified into a typhoon. As of 11 a.m. no storm warnings have been raised but it continues to enhance the Southwest Monsoon. 

PAGASA, however, said that strong to gale-force gusts are expected in the following areas:

• Today (September 20): Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga

• Tomorrow (September 21): Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental.

• Monday (September 22): Central Luzon (areas not under wind signal), Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, BARMM, SOCCSKSARGEN, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental.

"Wind Signal No. 1 will be hoisted over Northern Luzon and the eastern portion of Central Luzon this afternoon, and the highest Wind Signal that may be hoisted throughout its passage is Wind Signal No. 5," PAGASA said. —VAL, GMA Integrated News