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Original title: Typhoon “Swan” will land in the Philippines in the morning of storm surge or bring a fatal threat Source: CCTV News Client
The Philippine National Weather Service issued a forecast at 8 pm on October 31, stating that this year’s Typhoon No. 19 “Swan” will make landfall on Catanduanes Island in the Philippines in the morning. The wind at the time of landing will reach 185 to 215 kilometers per hour. This wind level has reached the super typhoon level at the China tropical cyclone level, but it is still at the typhoon level at the Philippines tropical cyclone level. Typhoon winds must reach 221 kilometers per hour to be classified as super typhoon level by the Philippine National Meteorological Administration. Strong typhoon.
The current trajectory of the typhoon forecast shows that after landing, the “Swan” will traverse the southern part of Luzon Island and arrive in Quezon province in the afternoon or evening of Day 1, then hit the capital Metro Manila and enter in Manila Bay. It entered the South China Sea on the morning of November 2. Affected by the terrain, the strength of the “swan” will weaken after crossing the island of Luzon, and will be reduced to a strong tropical storm level or a weak typhoon level in the South China Sea.
The forecast shows that starting the night of the 31st, there will be light to moderate rains in some parts of the Philippines, accompanied by instantaneous heavy rains. Starting the morning of November 1, areas where Typhoon Swan is passing, including the capital Metro Manila, will experience heavy rain. Precipitation can cause secondary disasters such as floods, landslides, or volcanic mudflows in some areas. Some marine areas will also usher in raging waves up to 15 meters high.
(The two images above show Filipino people evacuating their homes and going to the evacuation center. From the Internet)The Philippine Meteorological Administration also warned that Typhoon Swan will bring a storm surge of 3 to 6 meters in some areas, and coastal areas, including the capital Metro Manila, will also have a storm surge of 2 to 3 meters. Storm surge refers to the abnormal rise and fall of seawater, which is a fatal threat, which is why the Met Office recommends that the area affected by the storm surge evacuate people as soon as possible and suspend all maritime activities .
At 7:00 p.m. on the 31st, the center of Typhoon Swan is in the ocean 280 kilometers east of Catanduanes Island in the Philippines. The maximum continuous wind near its center reaches 215 kilometers per hour and the instantaneous wind reaches 265 kilometers per hour. It travels from west to southwest at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour. This intensity has reached the super typhoon level in the Chinese tropical cyclone level, but still maintains the intensity of typhoons in the Philippine tropical cyclone level.
(The two images above show the Philippine Coast Guard assisting in the evacuation of people from the Coast Guard)Currently, the Philippine island of Catanduanes has raised wind report number 4, and many places, including the capital, Metro Manila, have also raised wind report number 2. There are five levels of information on tropical cyclones in the Philippines. The higher the number, the more severe the typhoon’s impact will be. Many provinces and cities in the Philippines have announced the mandatory evacuation of people in areas likely to be affected by the typhoon. According to local media reports, 200,000 people in the Bicol area alone must evacuate. According to the National Commission for Disaster Reduction of the Philippines, many government departments have taken active steps to respond to the disaster. The police, the coast guard and the fire department have done everything they can to help people evacuate. The welfare department has prepared 250,000 meals and other supplies for the family. The Ministry is also actively cooperating with local governments to ensure that evacuation centers meet COVID-19 prevention standards. (Headquarters reporter Huang Zhengzheng)
(Edited by Wang Hongyu)
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