MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Thursday reminded all local DRRM councils, local government units, and residents of areas in Mindanao under storm warning signals to brace for the onslaught of Tropical Depression Crising.
Areas in Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, and Davao del Norte will experience moderate to heavy rains Thursday and Friday morning due to the effects of the tropical depression.
"Residents of the said provinces are advised to prepare for possible flooding and rain-induced landslides during heavy or prolonged rainfall especially those areas that are highly susceptible to these hazards," the NDRRMC said in a statement.
Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal (TCWS) No. 1 has been raised over Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, and Davao City.
As of 7 a.m. Thursday, 'Crising' was estimated at 405 km. east of Davao City with maximum sustained winds of 45 km. per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph.
Moving westward at 10 kph, 'Crising' is expected to make landfall over Surigao del Sur-Davao Oriental area between Thursday night and early Friday morning and will remain as a tropical depression before landfall.
The storm is also forecast to weaken within the next 36 to 48 hours.
The public is advised to take precautionary measures, monitor weather updates, and follow authorities' warnings and advisories, the NDRRMC said. (PNA)
