CEBU, Philippines — “Enteng” threatens Luzon, some parts of Visayas
In its advisory Sunday afternoon, September 1, Enteng was spotted 100 kilometers northeast of Catarman, northern Samar or 115 km east southeast of Virac, Catanduanes.
Moving northwestward at 15 kilometers per hour, Enteng was packing peak winds of 55 kilometers an hour and gusts of up to 70 kph.
As of last night, the following areas are under tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1: Southeastern portion of Cagayan; Eastern portion of Isabela (Palanan, Dinapigue, Divilacan, San Agustin, San Guillermo, Jones, Echague, San Mariano, Maconacon, San Pablo, Cabagan, Tumauini, Ilagan City); Southern portion of Quirino (Nagtipunan, Maddela); Northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Baler); Polillo Islands; Southern portion of mainland Quezon (Tagkawayan, Guinayangan, Buenavista, San Narciso, Mulanay, San Andres, San Francisco, Lopez, Calauag, Catanauan, Gumaca, Macalelon, General Luna, Quezon, Alabat, Perez); Camarines Norte; Camarines Sur; Catanduanes; Albay; Sorsogon; Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands in Luzon.
In the Visayas: Northern Samar; Samar; Eastern Samar; Biliran; and Northeastern portion of Leyte (Babatngon, San Miguel, Tacloban City, Alangalang, Santa Fe, Palo, Barugo)
PAGASA warned that areas with elevated or mountainous terrain may experience higher rainfall, leading to an increased risk of flooding and landslides, especially in locations that have already seen significant rainfall in recent days.
Enteng is projected to move northwestward on Sunday before turning northward on Monday, with potential landfall over the Bicol Region-Eastern Visayas area within the next 48 hours, according to the state weather bureau.
The tropical depression is expected to intensify, possibly reaching tropical storm status on Monday and severe tropical storm category on Thursday, September 5. — Philstar.com