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Western Visayas Under Fresh Warning for Possible Flash Floods Amid Heavy Rainfall

Strategic Insights

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Heavy rainfall in the Visayas is expected to continue within the next 12 hours, sparking a fresh warning from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) for possible flash floods. The warning comes as the region is still reeling from the effects of Tropical Storm Ramil, which dumped over a month's worth of rainfall in some areas. Residents in low-lying barangays and those along mountain slopes are being urged to be on standby for flash floods and possible landslides, especially in areas where the ground is already saturated.

Key Takeaways:

  • A low-pressure area embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is influencing the Visayas and is expected to bring light to moderate rains and thunderstorms within the next 12 hours.
  • The renewed warning comes after Tropical Storm Ramil, which dumped an estimated 365.5 millimeters of rain in Roxas City, Capiz, an area that typically receives about 30-40 millimeters of rainfall in a month.
  • The total national death toll from Tropical Storm Ramil has mounted to 10, with 5 deaths in Capiz province alone.
  • Government agencies are still finalizing damage estimates to property and infrastructure for Capiz from Ramil.
  • Residents in low-lying barangays and those along mountain slopes are being urged to be on standby for flash floods and possible landslides, especially in areas where the ground is already saturated.
  • PAGASA has called on local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs) to ensure early warning systems are active and evacuation plans are ready.
  • The advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday or until a new bulletin is issued.

Statistics:

  • 365.5 millimeters: Estimated rainfall in Roxas City, Capiz, dumped by Tropical Storm Ramil.
  • 10: Total national death toll from Tropical Storm Ramil.
  • 5: Number of deaths in Capiz province from Tropical Storm Ramil.
  • 365.5 mm / 30 mm: Equivalent to more than a month's worth of rainfall for Roxas City, Capiz.
  • 12 hours: Timeframe within which light to moderate rains and thunderstorms are expected to continue.

Sources:

  • Pagasa, General Flood Advisory No. 14, issued Tuesday at 6 a.m.
  • Pagasa, https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph

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