Typhoon Juan/Megi

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[sharkey360]

Thousands of families in Isabela and Cagayan provinces were evacuated to safety as super typhoon "Juan" (international name: Megi) started lashing Northern Luzon on Monday.

Packing maximum winds of 225 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center, Juan slowed down as it made landfall in Sierra Madre before noon on Monday.

According to the Twitter account of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the agency's Aparri Radar recorded that the "eye" of typhoon Juan made landfall at Sierra Madre, Mt. Estagno Point at Divilikan peak at 11:25 a.m.

Typhoon Juan is expected to exit the country from the Ilocos Sur and La Union areas tomorrow morning. The rainfall rate is 50 to 65 millimeters of rain per hour.

Trucks, rescue boats and food packs have been pre-positioned near vulnerable areas, said Benito Ramos, a senior disaster-response official.

"This is like preparing for war," he told the Associated Press. "We know the past lessons and we're aiming for zero casualties."

According to a CNN report, meteorologist Ivan Cabrera called typhoon Juan (Megi) a "monster storm" and warned that it could damage thousands of hectares of agricultural land along its path.

The storm could trigger landslides and floods as wide areas of northern Luzon will see 300 mm of rain, while more isolated pockets may see up to 500 mm, added CNN meteorologist Taylor Ward.

PAGASA reminded residents living in low-lying and mountainous areas under storm signals to take precautions against possible flashfloods and landslides.

It also warned residents in coastal areas under signals 4, 3 and 2 against possible storm surges.

Super typhoon Juan makes landfall in Northern Luzon - Nation - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News

[sharkey360]

At least eight flights between Manila and key areas in northern Luzon were cancelled Monday due to the threat posed by Typhoon Juan (international name: Megi).

Radio dzBB reported that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 said the canceled flights included 2P-014 (Manila to Tuguegarao) and 2P-015 (Tuguegarao to Manila).

The first Air Philippines flight to Cagayan was scheduled to leave Manila at 7 a.m., the report said.

As of 11:45 a.m., flag carrier Philippine Airlines announced it canceled flights PR-228 (Manila to Laoag, Ilocos Norte) and PR-229 (Laoag, Ilocos Norte to Manila).

On the other hand, Cebu Pacific canceled at least six flights between Manila and Cagayan, Ilocos Norte and Isabela provinces.

The canceled Cebu Pacific flights included:

# 5J-196 Manila to Cauayan (Isabela)
# 5J-197 Cauayan to Manila
# 5J-508 Manila to Tuguegarao (Cagayan)
# 5J-509 Tuguegarao to Manila
# 5J-404 Manila to Laoag (Ilocos Norte)
# 5J-405 Laoag to Manila

Cagayan and Isabela were among five areas placed under Storm Signal No. 4 due to "Juan." Ilocos Norte was placed under Storm Signal No. 2 as of 5 a.m.

In contrast, bus firms in Metro Manila continued to send their units to destinations there early Monday.

Victory Liner did not cancel trips to Cagayan, Isabela and Baguio City.

Florida Bus Lines continued to dispatch buses to provinces under threat by “Juan," including Cagayan, Isabela and Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) had placed Cagayan and Isabela under Storm Signal No. 4 since Sunday night.

Since Friday, PAGASA had advised travelers to avoid northern Luzon due to the threat of heavy rains and strong winds brought by Juan.

More domestic flights cancelled due to 'Juan' - Nation - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News

[cobraKing]

naa pay lain update ani..wala baha or unsa?...asa nman dpit ang bagyo ron?

[JezzyCalm]

let's hope and pray na wala kaau damages mahimo ni juan...

[sharkey360]

Juan claims 1st death

Despite President Benigno Aquino III’s zero-casualty target, typhoon Juan (international code name: Megi) claimed its first victim on Monday with authorities reporting that a fisherman had drowned in the huge waves that the storm brought.

The province of Isabela in Cagayan province declared a state of calamity at around 3 p.m. Monday as the typhoon continued to pound Northern Luzon, Administrator Benito Ramos of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said.

In its latest situation report issued at 4 p.m., the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (Ndrrmc, formerly the National Disaster Coordinating Council) said that Roxas town in Isabela was experiencing power outage after electrical posts were toppled down by strong winds, while Santiago town was experiencing strong winds and heavy rains.

Schools were closed and thousands of people were evacuated across northern Luzon ahead of the strongest storm to pummel the country this year, rescue and relief officials said.

More at Juan claims 1st death - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

[crossramz]

updates for casualties ...

[DeathFox]

LOL, no-show napud ni PNOY sa disaster meeting. Mas importante pa niya ng "private meeting" and a courtesy call of basketball players from the Ateneo de Manila University >_>

[sanlinux]

grabeh kakusog s hangin nadala mn ang trysikel...

[chilyu88]

Lagi..pero Ok ra kay karun ready na ang mga tao d parehas atu sa unang mga bagyo...karun gi andaman na gyud nila