Further on the monitoring of Typhoon Storm “Megi” (International Name), PAGASA announced as of 12pm today, Oct. 15 that:
“Tropical Storm Megi further intensified as it approaches the country and is forecast to enter Philippine territory late Friday night or early Saturday morning. The storm is also expected to bring Ondoy-like rains to affected areas.
Officials from the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) also said at a press conference inQuezon City
Megi, which will be codenamed "Juan" once inside Philippine territory, was spotted 1,300 kilometers east of southernLuzon as of 10 a.m.
The storm, the tenth to hit the country this year, was monitored to be packing maximum winds of 105 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph.
Nathaniel Servando, PAGASA deputy director for research and development, said Megi is expected to intensify into a typhoon in the next two days, with winds reaching beyond 150 kph.”
Officials from the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) also said at a press conference in
Megi, which will be codenamed "Juan" once inside Philippine territory, was spotted 1,300 kilometers east of southern
The storm, the tenth to hit the country this year, was monitored to be packing maximum winds of 105 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph.
Nathaniel Servando, PAGASA deputy director for research and development, said Megi is expected to intensify into a typhoon in the next two days, with winds reaching beyond 150 kph.”
Please take necessary precautions when travelling and avoid going to flood-prone areas / landslide-prone areas starting this weekend.
Other Contact Details:
NDCC (National Disaster Coordinating Council – NCR)
Tel. No: 467-3749
PNRC (Phil. National Red Cross)
Hotline: 143
Trunkline: 527-0000
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