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Satellite image shows Typhoon Carina taken as of 10:30 a.m. of July 24, 2024. / PAGASA
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Carina has further intensified as it continues to move northward toward Taiwan, state weather agency PAGASA reported on Wednesday.
In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA reported that Carina was spotted 345 kilometers north-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes.
Carina is carrying maximum sustained winds of 165 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching up to 205 kph. Its central pressure stands at 940 hPa.
Memento Maxima Digital MarketingThe typhoon is moving northwestward at a speed of 25 kph.
The following areas are under tropical cyclone wind signals:
Signal No. 2
- Batanes
Signal No. 1
- Babuyan Islands
- the northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Claveria, Santa Praxedes, Sanchez-Mira, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros, Aparri, Camalaniugan, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Santa Ana, Gonzaga)
- the northern portion of Ilocos Norte (Burgos, Bangui, Pagudpud, Dumalneg, Adams)
Heavy rainfall
Residents of Batanes and the Babuyan Islands should prepare for 50-100 mm of rainfall on Wednesday, with heavier amounts expected in elevated or mountainous areas.
PAGASA warned that these conditions could lead to flooding and rain-induced landslides, particularly in areas already susceptible to these hazards.
The enhanced southwest monsoon, fueled by Carina, will bring moderate to intense rainfall over western Luzon until Friday.
Severe winds
The southwest monsoon, enhanced by Carina, will also affect the following regions:
- Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Abra, Benguet, and Occidental Mindoro: Monsoon rains with potential flooding and landslides.
- Metro Manila and Nearby Provinces: Occasional rains with potential flash floods or landslides.
- Western Visayas and Negros Island Region: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms, with possible flash floods or landslides.
- Rest of the Country: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated showers or thunderstorms, with potential flash floods or landslides during severe weather.
Track outlook
Typhoon Carina is forecast to make landfall over northern Taiwan later, either in the afternoon or early evening.
It is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.
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MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) continued to strengthen early Wednesday morning as it heads northward over the Philippine Sea, drenching several parts of Luzon and triggering floods.
PAGASA said that “Carina” is forecast to make landfall over the northern portion of Taiwan Wednesday afternoon or early evening and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility Wednesday night or Thursday morning.
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The Manila International Airport Authority on Wednesday announced that some international and domestic flights have been canceled or diverted due to the inclement weather brought by Typhoon Carina (International name: Gaemi).
Here are the canceled and diverted flights as of 7:04 a.m., Wednesday.
Several parts of Metro Manila have been flooded due to the heavy rains brought by Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi).
Here is a live list of flooded areas on Wednesday.
The Philippine government suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region on Wednesday due to heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon.
Read the full story here.
In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau said Typhoon Carina further intensified as it head toward Taiwan.
At 4 a.m., its center of the eye was located at 290 kilometers Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (22.9°North, 123.5°East)
It packs maximum sustained winds of 155 km per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 190 kph, and central pressure of 950 hPa.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 was raised in Batanes.
On the other hand, Signal No. 1 was hoisted over the following areas in Luzon:
Babuyan Islands, the northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Claveria, Santa Praxedes, Sanchez-Mira, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros, Aparri, Camalaniugan, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Santa Ana, Gonzaga), and the northern portion of Ilocos Norte (Burgos, Bangui, Pagudpud, Dumalneg, Adams)
PAGASA has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over several parts of Batanes, warning of gale-force winds between 62 to 88 kph within the next 24 hours.
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The state weather bureau reported that Typhoon “Carina” slightly intensified as it moves northward over the Philippine Sea.
As of 10 a.m., Carina’s center was estimated based on all available data at 320 kilometers East of Basco, Batanes or 405 km East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan (20.1°North, 125.0°East).
It packs maximum sustained winds of 140 km per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 170 kph, and central pressure of 965 hPa.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 was raised over Batanes (Itbayat, Basco, Mahatao, Uyugan, Ivana).
On the other hand, Signal No. 1 was hoisted over the following areas: The rest of Batanes (Sabtang), Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, the eastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Palanan, Maconacon, Dinapigue, Tumauini, Ilagan City, San Mariano, Cabagan, San Pablo, Santa Maria), the northern portion of Apayao (Calanasan, Luna, Pudtol, Flora, Santa Marcela), the northern portion of Ilocos Norte (Pagudpud, Bangui, Adams, Dumalneg, Burgos, Vintar), the northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran), Polillo Islands, Calaguas Islands, and the northern portion of Catanduanes (Pandan, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Viga, Gigmoto, Caramoran).
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