Ferdie (international name Bebinca) is expected to intensify into a severe tropical storm in the next 24 hours and may reach typhoon category today.
“This tropical cyclone is expected to exit the country on Saturday morning. It will remain far from the Philippine landmass,” the state weather bureau said yesterday.
Eastern Visayas, Bicol and Caraga are already experiencing cloudy skies and rains, PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina said at a briefing.
“There is a small chance that the cyclone will make landfall in the country, but it will enhance the southwest monsoon as it moves northwestward,” he said.
The enhanced southwest monsoon will also bring rains to Central Luzon, Metro Manila, Calabarzon and Mimaropa, Badrina noted.
Heavy rains are expected in the northern and western portions of Mindanao.
Prepare for Ferdie
Farmers and fisherfolk must prepare for Ferdie, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday.
Mature crops should be harvested and seed reserves must be secured, the agency noted.
“Relocate farm machinery, equipment and other farm tools to higher ground, secure sufficient feeds and water for relocated animals and clear drainage in irrigation and rice paddies from obstructions to prevent flooding and promote fast water drainage,” the DA recommended.
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