In preparation for the imminent arrival of Super Typhoon ‘Egay’ (international name: Doksuri), authorities have issued evacuation orders for thousands of residents living in coastal communities in northern Philippines.
The typhoon, with maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour (115 miles per hour), is currently heading towards a group of three sparsely populated islands situated off the northern tip of Luzon, the main island.
According to the latest bulletin released at 0000 GMT, the storm is projected to make landfall or come very close to the Babuyan islands or northeastern Cagayan province by Wednesday afternoon. Afterward, it is expected to move onward, crossing towards Taiwan and eastern China.
Anticipating heavy rainfall, the typhoon is forecasted to bring over 200 millimeters (7.9 inches) of rain to the islands and the northern portions of Cagayan, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte provinces on Tuesday. Safety measures have been put in place to protect residents and minimize potential damage from the approaching storm. (AI/MNM)
