Philippines is preparing for a strong typhoon with an international name of "Haiyan". It will be given a local name of "Yolanda" once it will enter the PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibility).
PAG-ASA, (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Association), said “This weather disturbance is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility on Thursday morning. It will not affect any part of the country within the next 36 hours."
PAG-ASA released this weather advisory:
Weather Advisory No. 2
For: Typhoon ("HAIYAN")
Issued at: 10:30 AM, 06 November 2013
The eye of the Typhoon ("HAIYAN") over the Pacific Ocean was located at 1,411 km East of Mindanao (7.4°N 139.1°E) with maximum sustained winds of 150 kph and gustiness of up to 185 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 30 kph. This weather disturbance is expected to enter The Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tomorrow early morning (November 7). It is expected to make landfall over Samar-Leyte Provinces by Friday (Between 11am-1pm, November 8) and to exit The Philippine Area of Responsibility by Sunday Early Morning (November 10).
The next update on this weather disturbance will be incorporated on the regular issuance of public weather forecast at 5:00 pm today. "
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) are preparing for the coming typhoon. Local government are also doing their part for the preparation of the strong typhoon. People are advised to be prepared and be alert. Philippines is bracing for the coming strong typhoon.
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