Typhoon "Santi" storm signals alert

Typhoon "Santi" storm signals alert. The weather forecast said that under signal no. 2 over Metro Manila and 17 provinces in Central and Southern Luzon, Bicol region as typhoon “Santi” continues to zoom in on the Aurora-Quezon area.

According to PAGASA report the storm signal no. 3 was raised over Polilio Islands: Metro Manila, Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Tarlac, Zambales, Pampanga, Bataan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Lubang Island, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur and Catanduanes have been placed under Storm Signal No. 2.

The Department of Education has already suspended classes in the elementary and high school levels in public and private schools in Metro Manila in light of the storm alert.

Meanwhile, Storm Signal No. 1 was declared over Isabela, Ifugao, Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, La Union, Pangasinan, Albay, Burias Island, Sorsogon, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro and the Calamian group of islands, the Pagasa update said.

The weather bureau forecast “Santi” to make landfall in Aurora and northern Quezon sometime today. The typhoon is expected to cross Central Luzon tomorrow and would affect provinces of Central and Northern Luzon.

“Residents in low-lying areas and near mountain slopes under signals #3, #2 and #1 are advised to take all the necessary precautionary measures against flashfloods and landslides,” Pagasa said.

The weather bureau also warned those living along coastal areas to watch out for storm surges and big waves generated by the typhoon

“Santi” is expected to leave the country on Sunday in the area of Zambales, Pagasa added.

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