Typhoon ( Bagyong ) "Mina" Update August 29, 2011






According to the Philippines weather bureau PAGASA as of at 4:00 am  today, August 29, 2011 Tropical Storm "MINA"  was located based on satellite and surface data at 190 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes (22.0°N; 120.8°E) with maximum winds of 110 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 140 kph.  It is forecast to move northwest at 9 kph.



Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 1
(45-60 kph winds)
Batanes Group of Islands

Public Storm Warning Signals elsewhere are now lowered.

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas particularly over the western section of Northern and Central Luzon are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides, likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves generated by monsoon surge.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 10-20 mm per hour within the 550 km diameter of the tropical cyclone.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 PM today and the hourly updates.

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