Typhoon Ramon Latest Update 10/11/11 | PAGASA

Typhoon Ramon Latest Update — PAGASA | Suspension of Classes — DepEd Announcement (October 11)

In its latest severe weather bulletin update of PAGASA issued at 5:00 a.m., Tuesday, 11 October 2011, Tropical Depression “RAMON” continues to move closer and increases its threat to Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao.

According to state weather agency PAGASA, Bagyong Ramon threatens Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao. In fact, as of 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, eighteen areas were already placed under Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1.

At 4:00 a.m. today, Tropical Depression “RAMON” was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 360 km East Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur (7.7°N, 129.7°E) with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 17 kph.

Tropical Depression Ramon is expected to be at 100 km Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur by Wednesday morning, 90 km North of Cebu City by Thursday morning, 70 km North of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro by Friday morning.

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds): Surigao Del Norte, Siargao Island, Surigao Del Sur, Agusan Del Norte, Dinagat Group of Islands, Camiguin Island, Eastern Samar, Western Samar, Leyte Provinces, Bohol, Biliran, Camotes Island

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signal are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides, PAGASA added.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 – 25 mm per hour (moderate to heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.

Based on the Department of Education’s policy, classes in the kindergarten/primary level are automatically suspended if Storm Signal No. 1 is up.

Suspension of ClassesIf there’s Signal No. 2, automatic suspension of classes in kinder, elementary and high school is imposed.

Signal No. 3 means classes in all levels including college and post graduate studies are automatically suspended.

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