Typhoon Rosita crosses Nueva Vizcaya; Benguet next


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Signal No. 3 remains in Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya, Benguet, Montenegro, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan and La Union from the morning of Tuesday, 30 October.

Posted at 11:35 am, October 30, 2018

Updated at 11:35 am on October 30, 2018

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Satellite image of Typhoon Rosita (Yutu) on October 30, 2018 at 10:30. Image of NOAA

Satellite image of Typhoon Rosita (Yutu) on October 30, 2018 at 10:30. Image of NOAA

MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Rosita (Yutu) was crossing Nueva Vizcaya late Tuesday morning, October 30, with Benguet as its next stop.

The typhoon had hit Tuesday at Dinapigue, Isabela, at 4 o'clock in the morning. It was previously expected to go to Ifugao after Isabela, but it declined slightly in Nueva Vizcaya.

In a bulletin issued Tuesday at 11 am, the Philippine Air, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that Rosita was already in the vicinity of Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya. It moves west-southwest towards Benguet at 25 kilometers at the hour (km / h).

The typhoon maintained its strength, with maximum winds of 140 km / h and wind gusts of up to 230 km / h. (READ: QUICK FACTS: Tropical Cyclones, Rainfall Notices)

Below are the areas under tropical cyclone warning.

Signal n ° 3:

  • Ifugao
  • Nueva Vizcaya
  • Benguet
  • Mountain Province
  • Ilocos Sur
  • pangasinan
  • The Union

Signal n ° 2:

  • Cagayan
  • Isabela
  • Quirino
  • Dawn
  • Ilocos Norte
  • Apayao
  • Abra
  • Kalinga
  • Nueva Ecija
  • Tarlac
  • Zambales
  • pampanga

Signal n ° 1:

  • Babuyan Group of Islands
  • Bulacan
  • northern part of Quezon, including Polillo Island
  • Bataan
  • Rizal
  • Metro Manila
  • Cavity
  • Laguna
  • Batangas

After Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Benguet, Rosita's course should also include La Union and Pangasinan. He would then probably leave the mainland on Tuesday afternoon.

The typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds in northern Luzon and central Luzon. (READ: Isabela carries the weight of typhoon Rosita)

PAGASA warned that floods and landslides are possible in areas on the typhoon path. There may also be storm surges up to 3 meters in the coastal areas of Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, The Union and Pangasinan.

Residents of some coastal areas and landslide – prone areas were evacuated prior to Rosita 's landing. (LILY: Cagayan is preparing for typhoon Rosita a month after Ompong)

Sea voyages remain risky on the coasts of tropical cyclone warning zones, as well as on the east and west coasts of southern Luzon.

A gale warning was issued Tuesday at 5 am for the west coast of north Palawan, the Camarines Sur, the Catanduanes, the east coast of Sorsogon and the east coast of Albay.

The sea off these areas is rough or very rough, with wave heights of 2.6 to 5.5 meters.

PAGASA advised fishermen and others carrying small boats not to set sail in areas covered by the gale. Larger vessels should pay attention to big waves.

Classes were also suspended in various areas due to Rosita. (READ: #WalangPasok: Class Suspensions, Tuesday, October 30)

Based on the latest typhoon forecast, he will leave the Philippine area of ​​responsibility on Wednesday, October 31.

Expected track of Typhoon Rosita (Yutu) on October 30, 2018 at 11 am Picture of PAGASA

Expected track of Typhoon Rosita (Yutu) on October 30, 2018 at 11 am Picture of PAGASA

Rosita is the 18th tropical cyclone of the Philippines in 2018. On average, the country receives an average of 20 cyclones a year. (READ: LIST: PAGASA names for tropical cyclones in 2018)

PAGASA declared the beginning of the rainy season on June 8th. – Rappler.com

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