Typhoon Ulysses prompts pre-emptive evacuations in Central Luzon, QC

LGUs in Central Luzon have begun pre-emptive evacuations for residents in flood and landslide-prone areas as Typhoon Ulysses approaches.

Pampanga Governor Dennis Pineda confirmed that disaster risk reduction and management councils, along with local officials, are evacuating residents from coastal villages, with five permanent evacuation centers prepared.

In Nueva Ecija, Governor Aurelio Umali ordered pre-emptive evacuations for low-lying areas, especially in the fourth district, and deployed heavy equipment for potential clearing operations.

Officials in Aurora, specifically in Dingalan, Dinalungan, Casiguran, and San Luis, have also urged residents in high-risk areas to evacuate due to the typhoon's anticipated strong rains and winds.

The local government of Quezon City has ordered forced evacuations, and as of Thursday morning, nearly 10,000 residents from 25 barangays had been evacuated to safety.

Rescue teams were deployed in Quezon City, with four teams sent to Barangay Bagong Silangan where floodwaters reached chest-deep.

La Mesa Dam has been placed on red alert as it nears its spilling level of 80.15 meters due to the heavy rains brought by Ulysses.

Quezon City officials also stated they will order the evacuation of residents living near the Tullahan River as it is expected to overflow.