Pagasa issues red, orange, yellow warnings for Typhoon Julian in North Luzon

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued red, orange, and yellow rainfall warnings for parts of Northern Luzon as Typhoon Julian intensifies.

Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Batanes, Abra, major parts of Cagayan including the Babuyan Islands, and certain areas in Ilocos Sur are under a red warning, indicating potential rainfall exceeding 30 millimeters over three hours.

An orange warning is in place for Ilocos Sur, specific regions in Cagayan, and other parts of Abra, expecting between 15 to 30 millimeters of rain within the same period.

La Union, Benguet, Kalinga, and the rest of Cagayan are under a yellow warning with expected rainfall ranging from 7.5 mm to 15 mm over three hours.

Moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds are forecasted in Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Quezon, and Rizal in the next two hours.

Three dams—Ambuklao, Binga, and Magat—are currently releasing water to prevent reaching normal high water levels.

Residents in landslide and flood-prone communities in Northern and Central Luzon are advised to remain alert as the typhoon continues to bring heavy rainfall until October 1.