Typhoon Hanna, also known as Haikui, has been rapidly intensifying as it surges west-northwestward towards the sea east of Taiwan, according to the latest bulletin issued at 5:00 PM today.
The reach of the cyclone’s powerful winds extends up to 400 km from its center. Consequently, Batanes is now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No.1, which denotes a threat from strong winds. These winds are expected to range from 39 to 61 km/h, posing minimal to minor threats to both life and property.
The province of Benguet will continue to be under an Orange rainfall warning. This means that FLOODING and LANDSLIDES are THREATENING in flood and landslides-prone areas.
Forecast: Hanna is expected to intensify further until its landfall along the southern coast of Taiwan by tomorrow afternoon or evening. The land interaction with Taiwan’s rugged terrain will considerably weaken the typhoon. By Monday morning, Hanna is predicted to depart from the Philippine Area of Responsibility and move towards the Taiwan Strait. Beyond this region, its trajectory may become erratic, even stagnating over the Taiwan Strait and weakening over time. By mid-week, it is anticipated that Hanna will have downgraded to a tropical depression.
Public Advisory: Residents, especially those in hazard-prone areas, are urged to stay vigilant, follow local official guidelines, and be prepared for potential evacuation. For specific regional weather warnings and updates, individuals are encouraged to monitor products issued by their local PAGASA Regional Services Division.
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