August 4, 2015
Based on PAG-ASA’s advisory at 11:00 am today, August 4, 2015, Typhoon Soudelor (International Name) was estimated based on all available data at 1,855 km east of Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 215 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 250 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 20 kph.
This typhoon is expected to enter the Philippine Area of responsibility (PAR) tomorrow morning and will enhance Habagat beginning August 6 bringing occasional rains over Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao until August 7, and over Northern Luzon onwards until August 10.
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Region 6 warns that the typhoon may trigger landslides and floods in Western Visayas classified as susceptible to landslides and floods based on the Geohazard Maps, especially in areas that have experienced rainfall due to Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
The LGUs are advised to refer to the Geohazard Maps distributed to the respective municipalities/cities and take precautionary measures and possible evacuations if necessary.
(The original copy distributed was signed by Leo Van V. Juguan, CESO V, Regional Director, Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Region 6.)