MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday warned residents in coastal and low-lying areas of Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, the Bicol Region, and the entire Visayas against the impact of the approaching Tropical Storm Ulysses.
"Ang bagyong Ulysses ay inaasahang tatahakin ang katimugang Luzon sa pagitan ng Bicol at probinsya ng Quezon. Ito ay tinatayang magdudulot ng malakas na pag-ulan at pabugso-bugsong hangin na maaring maging sanhi ng pagbaha, storm surge o daluyong at pagguho ng lupa (Tropical Storm Ulysses is expected to cross the Southern Luzon-Bicol area, as well as the province of Quezon. It is expected to bring heavy rains and gusty winds that might result in floods, storm surge and landslides)," NDRRMC spokesperson Mark Cashean Timbal said.
Timbal also urged owners and operators of small boats and fishermen to refrain from venturing out, especially if their areas are under a gale warning.
Timbal also urged all residents of areas that might be affected to comply with the preemptive evacuation plan that will be implemented by their barangays, towns, or cities if needed.
He added that residents can communicate with their local government officials to determine the safe areas for evacuation.
"Sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno at lokal na pamahalaan: Siguraduhing ang mga abiso ay makararating sa buong pamayanan lalo na sa mga nakaranas ng sunod-sunod na pag-ulan. Gumamit ng nararapat na mga babala tulad ng bandilyo at pagbabahay-bahay para sa agad na kaalaman ng buong pamayanan. Isagawa ang maagap at angkop na kahandaan kaakibat ang mga tinakdang pag-iingat laban sa Covid-19 (To all government agencies and local government units, make sure that advisories reach the whole community, especially in areas where intermittent rains occur. Use appropriate warning systems, such as public addresses and house-to-house announcements, for the information of the whole community. Conduct immediate and appropriate measures while undertaking precautions against the coronavirus disease 2019)," he added.
The weather bureau said "Ulysses" is likely to make a close approach to Catanduanes and Camarines Sur on Wednesday and may make landfall in Quezon on Thursday. (PNA)
