Typhoon Agen strengthens further over the Philippine Sea east of Aurora

Moderate to heavy rain may still hit some areas on Monday, May 27, while Signals No. 1 and No. 2 remain in effect as of 2 a.m. due to Typhoon Agen (Ewiniar)

MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Agen (Ewiniar) intensified again in the Philippine Sea in the early hours of Monday, May 27, with its maximum sustained winds increasing from 120 km/h to 130 km/h.

However, wind speeds in Argento decreased from 180 km/h to 160 km/h.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in a bulletin issued at 2 a.m. Monday that the typhoon was already 90 kilometers east-southeast of Baler.

It slowed down slightly and moved toward the north-northeast, with the speed decreasing from 15 km/h to 10 km/h.

Ahom is expected to continue strengthening and moving away from the Philippine mainland over the next two days, but may start weakening by mid-to-late Wednesday, May 29, the Philippine Atmospheric and Atmospheric Administration said.

Although the typhoon is moving away, moderate to heavy rains are still possible in some areas on Monday, especially in eastern Isabela, northern Aurora, Polillo Islands, Occidental Mindoro, Calamari Islands, Cuyo Islands, Antique Island, and Aklan Island.

Prior to this, the rainfall in Agung had reached heavy to torrential levels, causing floods.

As of 2 a.m. Monday, all areas under the No. 3 Typhoon Signal have been closed. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal Still applicable to the following areas:

Typhoon Signal No. 2

Strong winds (62 to 88 km/h) with slight to moderate threat to life and property

• aurora
• Polillo Islands, Quezon Islands, Quezon Islands, Quezon Islands, Quezon Islands, Quezon Islands

Signal No. 1

Strong winds (39 to 61 km/h), posing a slight threat to life and property

• Eastern Isabela (Divilacan, San Mariano, San Guillermo, Jones, Echague, San Augustine, Ilagan City, Benito Solivan, Cauayan City, Maconacon, Angadanan, Naguilian, Palanan, Dinapig)
• Eastern Quirino (Maddela, Ingtipunan, Aglipay)
• Eastern Nueva Vizcaya (Alfonso Chestnut, Dupax South, Dupax North)
• Eastern part of Nueva Ecija (General Tinio City, Gabaldon City, Bangabang City, Pantabangan City, Rizal City, Mamelo Birth City, Raul City, Palayan City, Penaranda City, San Leonardo City, Gapan City, Santa Rosa City, Ranelao)
• Bulacan
• Metro Manila
• Rizal
• Cavite Province
• Laguna
• Central Quezon Region (Pitogo, Buena Vista, Lucena City, Calauag, Pagbilao, Tiaong, Lopez, Guinayangan, Unisan, General Luna City, Plaridel, Quezon, San Antonio, Alabat, Candelaria, Lucban, Sampaloc, Padre Burgos, Sariaya, Tayabas City, Macaron, Mauban, Dolores, Perez, Agdangan, Gumaka, Atimonan, Real, Tagkawayan)
• Camarines Norte
• Northwestern Camarines Sur (Sipocot, Ragay, Del Gallego, Lupi, Siruma)

The Philippine Atmospheric and Spatial Data Service issued a new storm surge warning at 2 a.m. Monday, saying that “exposed and low-lying coastal areas” in Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, Marinduque and Camarines Norte provinces remain at “minimum to moderate risk” of storm surges within 24 hours.

The coastal waters of Aurora, Quezon and Marinduque also remain under a high wind warning, as well as the southern coastal waters of Batangas and the northern coastal waters of Camarines Norte. The Philippine Atmospheric and Geophysical Bureau said navigation of small vessels is risky, “including motor vessels of all tonnages.”

Outside the gale warning areas, Agung will still cause moderate to heavy waves along the northern and eastern coasts of Luzon and coastal areas of Bicol. Wave heights will be 1.5 to 3.5 meters, so small craft must take precautions and avoid sailing altogether if possible.

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Agung made nine landfalls in the Philippines:

Friday, May 24 (Tropical Depression)

• Homonhon Island, Guiuan Island, Eastern Samar – 11:20 p.m.

Saturday, May 25 (Tropical Depression)

• Jiporos, Eastern Samar – 12:40 a.m.
• Basiao Island, Catbalogan City, Samar Island – 4 am
• Cagduyong Island, Catbalogan City, Samar – 5 a.m.
• Batuan, Ticao Island, Masbate – 10:20 AM
• Masbate City, Masbate – 10:40 am
• Marinduque Torrijos – 10 p.m.

Sunday, May 26

• Lucena City, Quezon Province – 4:30 a.m. (Tropical Storm)
• Patanangan, Quezon Province – 6:50 p.m. (Severe Tropical Storm)

The Argonne is expected to leave the Philippine Area of ​​Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday afternoon or evening.

This is the country’s first tropical cyclone in 2024. (Read: List: Names of tropical cyclones in the Philippines in 2024）

The Philippine Atmospheric and Atmospheric Administration previously estimated that one or two tropical cyclones could form in or enter the Philippine Gulf in May. – Rappler.com