Typhoon Marce intensifies, signals raised in Cagayan, Batanes

Typhoon Marce (international name: Yinxing) has intensified with sustained winds reaching 150 kilometers per hour as it moves slowly westward, prompting Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 over the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan and Signal No. 2 for Batanes, Babuyan Islands, northern Cagayan, and parts of Apayao.

As of Sunday morning, November 3, Marce was located approximately 305 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, with peak intensity expected on Wednesday, November 6.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) maintains alert status as Marce is forecasted to make landfall or pass close to Babuyan Islands or northern Cagayan by Thursday afternoon, posing risks for flooding and landslides in highly susceptible areas.

Heavy to intense rains are now expected in Cagayan on Wednesday, with moderate to heavy rains continuing in Batanes, Isabela, and Aurora through Friday. PAGASA warns of potential floods and rain-induced landslides, especially in identified hazard-prone areas.

Due to strong winds and rough seas, sea travel remains risky for all types of vessels. Mariners are advised to remain in port until conditions improve.