Ang bagyong Ambo ay nag landfall na sa Eastern Samar, sa lakas ng hangin maraming bobong ng bahay at mga tanim ang nasira, unti unti binabaktas ngayon ng bagyo ang lugar ng northern portion ng eastern samar. Ang mga government authorities ay gumagawa na ng paraan upang maiayos kung sakaling dumagsa ang libu-libong mga evacuees sa mga pook upang maiwasan ang pagkalat ng sakit na coronavirus.
Sinabi ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration na si Ambo, ang unang tropical cyclone sa bansa ngayong taon, na tumama sa lupa sa bayan ng San Policarpo nang 12:15 p.m. Ang bagyo ay nagdala maximum na matagal na hangin na 155 kilometro bawat oras at pagbugso hanggang sa 190 kph.
Pabugso bugsong pag-ulan at malakas na hangin na nagpapadulas sa mga kalsada at mga puno. Pagliparan ng mga bobong na yero at mga putol na sanga ng kahoy na makikita sa mga daanan sa Silangang bahagi ng Samar, kung saan tumama ang malakas na bugso ng bagyong ambo sa ilang bayan ng eastern samar.
Dumating ang bagyo habang kasalakuyang lumalaban ang mga tao sa paglaganap ng Covid-19 sa kalakhan sa pamamagitan ng pag-lockdown sa mga lugar at pag quarantine ng mga tao sa kanilang mga tahanan at pagbabawal ng mga pagtitipon na maaaring mag-iwas sa mga impeksyon. Mahigit sa 11,600 na impeksyon, kasama na ang 772 na pagkamatay, ay naiulat sa bansa.
Ang Ambo, na nakakapagpuno ng pinakamataas na hangin na 150 kilometro bawat oras (93 milya bawat oras) at pagbugsong hanggang sa 185 kph (115 mph), ay inaasahan na pumutok sa hilagang-kanluran sa buong populasyon ng mga silangang lalawigan at lungsod bago lumabas sa hilaga ngayong linggo.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal # 3
Luzon
Sorsogon, Albay, Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, and southernmost portion of Quezon (Tagkawayan, Calauag, Lopez, Macalelon, General Luna, Catanauan, Buenavista, Guinayangan, Mulanay, San Narciso, San Andres, San Francisco)
Visayas
Northern Samar, the northern portion of Eastern Samar (Jipapad, Arteche, Maslog, Dolores, Oras, San Policarpo, Can-avid, Taft, Sulat, San Julian, Borongan City, Maydolong), the northern portion of Samar (Calbayog City, Sta. Margarita, Gandara, Pagsanghan, San Jorge, Matuguinao, San Jose de Buan, Catbalogan, Jiabong, Motiong, Paranas, Tarangnan, San Sebastian, Hinabangan), and Biliran
Impact of the Wind
Many coconut trees may be broken or destroyed.
Almost all banana plants may be downed and a large number of trees may be uprooted.
Rice and corn crops may suffer heavy losses.
Majority of all nipa and cogon houses may be unroofed or destroyed and there may be considerable damage to structures of light to medium construction.
There may be widespread disruption of electrical power and communication services.
In general, moderate to heavy damage may be experienced, particularly in the agricultural and industrial sectors.
Precautionary Measures
The disturbance is dangerous to the communities threatened/affected.
The sea and coastal waters will be very dangerous to all seacrafts.
Travel is very risky especially by sea and air.
People are advised to seek shelter in strong buildings, evacuate low-lying areas and to stay away from the coasts and river banks.
Watch out for the passage of the "eye" of the typhoon indicated by a sudden occurrence of fair weather immediately after very bad weather with very strong winds coming gnerally from the north.
When the "eye" of the typhoon hit the community do not venture away from the safe shelter because after one to two hours the worst weather will resume with the very strong winds coming from the south.
Classes in all levels should be suspended and children should stay in the safety of strong buildings.
Disaster preparedness and response agencies/organizations are in action with appropriate response to actual emergency.
What To Do
If the house is not strong enough to withstand the battering of strong winds go to designated evacuation center aor seek shelter in stronger houses.
Stay in safe houses until after the disturbances has left the area.
Evacuate from low-lying area and reiverbanks and stay away from coastal areas for possible flooding and strom surge.
All travel and outdoor activities should be cancelled.
Watch out for the passage of the "Eye Wall and the "Eye" of the typhoon.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal # 2
Luzon
The southern portion of Quezon (Mauban, Sampaloc, Lucban, Tayabas, Dolores, Candelaria, Sariaya, Tiaong, San Antonio, Lucena, Pagbilao, Atimonan, Padre Burgos, Agdangan, Unisan, Plaridel, Gumaca, Pitogo, Quezon, Alabat, Perez, Real), Marinduque, Romblon, Laguna, and southeastern portion of Batangas (Padre Garcia, Ibaan, Batangas City, Taysan, Rosario, Lobo, San Juan)
Visayas
The northernmost portion of Leyte (Calubian, San Isidro, Tabango, Leyte, Capoocan, Carigara, Barugo, San Miguel, Babatngon, Tunga, Alangalang, Sta. Fe, Palo, Tacloban City, Jaro), the rest of Samar, and the rest of Eastern Samar
Mindanao
Meteorological Condition
A tropical cyclone will affect the the locality.
Winds of greater than 61 km/h and up to 120 km/h may be expected in at least 24 hours.
Impact of the Wind
Some coconut trees may be tilted with few others broken.
Few big trees may be uprooted.
Many banana plants may be downed.
Rice and corn may be adversely affected.
Large number of nipa and cogon houses may be partially or totally unroofed.
Some old galvanized iron roofings may be peeled off.
In general, the winds may bring light to moderate damage to the exposed communities.
Precautionary Measures
The sea and coastal waters are dangerous to small seacrafts
Special attention should be given to the latest position, the direction and speed of movement and the intensity of the storm as it may intensify and move towards the locality.
The general public especially people travelling by sea and air are cautioned to avoid unnecessary risks.
Outdoor activities of children should be postponed.
Secure properties before the signal is upgraded.
Disaster preparedness agencies / organizations are in action to alert their communities.
What To Do
Prepare flashlights, batteries , matches, kerosene lamps, or candles and charcoal in anticipation of power failure, first aid kit and store ready to eat foods.
Keep your cell phones fully charged.
Elevate household things in case of flooding.
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