11 areas under Storm Signal No. 2 as 'Sendong' approaches

Published December 15, 2011 11:21pm

At least 11 areas were placed under Storm Signal No. 2 while 17 more were placed under Storm Signal No. 1 as tropical storm "Sendong" (international code name Washi) maintained its strength Thursday night.

In its 11 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said "Sendong" was estimated at 430 km east-southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of 10 p.m.

PAGASA said "Sendong" packed maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph; and is forecast to move west-northwest at 30 kph.

"Sendong" is expected to be at 100 km east-southeast of Dumaguete City by Friday evening and 100 km east-northeast of Puerto Princesa City by Saturday evening.

By Sunday evening, it is expected to be at 390 km west-northwest of Puerto Princesa City.

Areas under Storm Signal No. 2 include:

Eastern Samar
Western Samar
Leyte Provinces
Camotes Island
Bohol
Surigao Del Norte
Siargao Island
Surigao Del Sur
Dinagat Province
Agusan Provinces
Misamis Oriental

Areas under Storm Signal No. 1 include:

Sorsogon
Ticao Island
Masbate
Northern Samar
Biliran Island
Panay Island
Guimaras
Negros Provinces
Cebu
Siquijor Island
Davao Oriental
Daval Del Norte
Samal Island
Bukidnon
Lanao Provinces
Misamis Occidental
Zamboanga Provinces

PAGASA reminded residents in low-lying and mountainous areas under storm signals to be alert against

possible flash floods and landslides.

It reminded those living in coastal areas to be alert against big waves or storm surges generated by "Sendong."

Also, it estimated the amount of rainfall at 10 to 25 mm per hour (heavy) within the 400-km diameter of "Sendong." — ELR, GMA News

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