Malakas na ulan, nagdulot ng baha at landslide sa Baguio City | 24 Oras

Summary

President Bongbong Marcos visits flood-stricken areas in Central Luzon amid Typhoon Hulan, causing landslides and heavy rain. Baguio City experiences unusually cold weather and fog, prompting road clearing operations by DPWH. Two families evacuated due to landslides, and the government prepares food packs and health alerts. Marcos warns of the typhoon's potential to intensify, urging citizens to stay vigilant. Schools in Baguio City are closed, and the public is advised to monitor the situation closely.

Takeaways

• 🌧️ The effects of Typhoon Hulan reached Central Luzon, disrupting travel, including President Bongbong Marcos' trip.
• 🌬️ Despite light rain, strong winds in Baguio City have made the already cold weather even colder.
• ⚠️ PAGASA raised an orange rainfall warning in Benguet, with heavy rains all day causing dangerous conditions for motorists.
• 🚧 Clearing operations are ongoing on Marcos Highway due to falling rocks and soil, with some areas covered in fog.
• 🚨 Motorists were stranded on Naguilan Road in Baguio due to flooding caused by continuous heavy rains.
• 🏡 Two families in Barangay Irisan, Baguio City, were evacuated due to landslides, and numerous clearing operations are underway to remove fallen trees.
• 🌀 Signal number one is raised in Benguet as Typhoon Hulan affects other parts of Luzon, including Tarlac, where President Marcos visited.
• ✈️ The president canceled his helicopter trip due to dangerous weather and opted to travel by airplane to Clark and then by land.
• 📦 Thousands of family food packs are being prepared, and health centers are on high alert as the typhoon is expected to pass north of the Philippines.
• 🏫 Classes from preschool to senior high school in both public and private schools in Baguio City are suspended tomorrow due to expected rainfall.

Q & A

What is the current situation of Baguio City due to the typhoon?

Baguio City is experiencing the effects of the typhoon, with strong winds and cold weather. There is also a heavy rainfall warning issued for the area.

How did President Bongbong Marcos' visit to Baguio City and Tarlac Province go?

President Bongbong Marcos had to change his transportation from helicopter to airplane due to the dangerous weather conditions. He visited Tarlac and Baguio City, where he distributed titles to almost 1,000 beneficiaries.

What are the precautions being taken by the government for the typhoon?

The government is preparing thousands of family food packs, health centers are on high alert, and farmers and fisherfolk are taking steps to safeguard their livelihoods.

What are the weather forecasts and advisories for Baguio City?

The weather forecast for Baguio City includes heavy rain and possible landslides. The city has raised the signal number to one due to the typhoon.

What are the effects of the typhoon on transportation in Baguio City?

The heavy rain and landslides have caused road closures and stranded motorists, particularly on Marcos Highway and in Barangay Irisan.

What assistance is being provided to families affected by the landslide?

Two families from Barangay Irisan were evacuated due to a landslide, and clearing operations are ongoing to remove fallen trees and soil from the roads.

What is the impact of the typhoon on the regions visited by President Marcos?

The typhoon has caused damage in various parts of Luzon, including Tarlac, where President Marcos visited and assessed the situation.

What is the current status of the typhoon and its projected path?

The typhoon is expected to pass north of the Philippines, affecting regions one, two, and three, as well as the National Capital Region (NCR).

What are the school closures announced in Baguio City due to the typhoon?

All public and private schools from preschool to senior high school in Baguio City are closed tomorrow due to the expected heavy rain.

What is the message from President Marcos to the citizens regarding the typhoon?

President Marcos is urging citizens, especially those in the typhoon's path, to be vigilant and cautious, and to monitor the situation closely.

What is the current status of the first lithium battery manufacturing plant in the country?

The first lithium battery manufacturing plant in the country is being inaugurated in Capas, but the main concern of President Marcos is the typhoon which could potentially become a super typhoon.