Intermittent rains with occasional strong winds were experienced in Surigao City as Tropical Depression #AdaPH affected parts of the Caraga Region on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

According to state weather bureau PAGASA, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands were among the areas placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1.

In response, the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte announced a granular suspension of classes in all levels, leaving the final decision to local government units.

Most towns and cities in the province have suspended classes, expect Surigao City, where classes and government work continued.

All see trips and fishing activities have also been suspended temporarily.

The Surigao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) said it is monitoring the weather condition closely.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) added that it is monitoring possible effects of the typhoon, particularly in high-risk areas such as coastal towns, including Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands.

Response assets have already been deployed across various towns to ensure faster and more efficient emergency response.

“As of today we have received no reports of any casualties of any kind, thanks god. Thanks to our proactive mdrrmo officers they have continuously informed us to our tromic reports na wala pa naman injured and or namatay,” PDRRMO Operation Center Chief, Daryll Gomez, said.

“As of now po wala pa kamig na receive na information regarding evacuation centers that have popped out recently. However as per our drrmo officers they have been proactively checking yung mga eskwelahan to see if the need to evacuate is necessary,” he added.