MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday warned the public to be vigilant for the possible adverse effects of two weather systems currently affecting the country.
According to NDRRMC spokesperson and Office of Civil Defense Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, they are now monitoring possible effects of Tropical Depression Gardo and Super Typhoon Hinnamnor on Batanes and other parts of extreme Northern Luzon.
Once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), ‘Hinnamnor’ will be given the local name ‘Henry’.
“Let’s monitor lang, makinig sa mga babala sa mga advisory at syempre maghanda din tayo for any eventuality lalo’t malakas, but so far ngayon wala namang landfall na nakikita. Basta ito nga we have time to prepare at sana manatili nalang ganito yang forecast na wag nang lumapit sa atin. (Let us monitor continuously, especially the advisories and we better prepare for any eventualities as the (weather disturbances) are strong, but so far there is no projected landfall in the country. Now this gives us time to prepare and hopefully, the forecast that they won’t make landfall will continue),” he said.
Meanwhile, Alejandro assured that the OCD has adequate relief supplies and funds to extend assistance to those who might be affected by the effects of the two weather disturbances.
“We have sufficient food items at the DSWD. We also have stockpiled non-food items and we also have money from the QRF which is on standby. We can access it anytime it is needed. We are ready and of course, the LGUs have also prepared their funds. We have enough time to prepare,” he added.
Alejandro stated that depending on the next weather bulletin to be issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the NDRRMC may issue a “red” or “blue” alert.
PAGASA said “Gardo” is last tracked at 1,065 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon as of 11 a.m. Wednesday. It is highly improbable to have a direct impact on the country’s weather condition.
It is anticipated to move generally north-northwestward or northwestward while interacting with ‘Hinnamnor’ outside the PAR.
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