Tropical Storm Crising nearing Northern Cagayan

Tropical Storm Crising, internationally known as Wipha, is nearing Northern Cagayan and may make landfall in the northeastern part of mainland Cagayan or the Babuyan Islands on Friday evening.

As of Friday afternoon, Crising was located 135 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan, moving west-northwestward at 20 kph, with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph and gusts of up to 105 kph.

Severe flooding and landslides are expected in Cagayan, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur due to anticipated rainfall exceeding 200 millimeters.

Other Luzon provinces, as well as western parts of Visayas and Mindanao, will experience significant rains from the storm and the enhanced southwest monsoon.

Stormy conditions are imminent over Northern Luzon as Crising approaches.

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