Auring in Cebu: Heavy rains bring floods as rivers swell, causing damage

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Nestle L. Semilla 01/10/2017

Yesterday’s continuous heavy rains resulted to the swelling of rivers and flooding in different parts of Cebu. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pag-asa) said the amount of rainfall recorded yesterday was 64 millimeters. The…

Rains to continue in Cebu until Wednesday

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/10/2017

Expect light to moderate rain showers to continue until Wednesday in Cebu with the low pressure area (LPA) still within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Alfredo Quiblat, chief of Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services (Pagasa)…

The plastic ban ordinance

Dominic D. Yasay 12/31/2016

(PART 1) Saving Mandaue City from floods and garbage It has been four months since the Mandaue City government decided to bring back the muscle of the city-wide prohibition of plastic bags in a bid to address the city’s…

‘Marce’ now a tropical storm, made two landfalls in northern Cebu

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 11/25/2016

Tropical Cyclone ‘Marce’ was able to take its landfall in Northern Cebu twice on Friday dawn. Rome Eclarino, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (Pagasa) Mactan weather specialist said that ‘Marce’ made a landfall in the town…

Kin wade through flooded cemetery to visit tombs

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Morexette Erram, Norman V. Mendoza 10/31/2016

THE ankle-to-knee-deep waters flooding the municipal and protestant church cemetery in Barangay Gun-ob, Lapu-Lapu City, failed to stop some visitors yesterday from visiting the tombs of their loved ones there. These visitors, who wanted to avoid the…

Pagasa warns of floods, landslides with rains expected in Cebu today

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/25/2016

Cebu will continue to experience isolated rainshowers today as typhoon “Helen” enhanced the southwest monsoon winds affecting the region. Romeo Aguirre, weather specialist of Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Mactan, said the southwest monsoon…

Cebuanos told to be careful with constant raining

Edison Delos Angeles, Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Nestle L. Semilla 09/08/2016

Not only should Cebuanos not forget to bring their umbrellas over the weekend; for those living in hilly lands, they must also watch out for possible landslides. According to Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak, head of the…

Expect rain in Cebu most of the day today

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/29/2016

It will rain most of the day today. Alice Canasa,Philippine Atmospheric, Geophyiscal and Astronomical Services Administration (Pag-asa) weather specialist, said that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and Low Pressure Area (LPA) brought rains in Visayas. “The whole…

Rains to contine in Cebu this coming week

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/02/2016

THE continued presence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone continues to prevail over the Visayas, ensuring that rainy days lie ahead for Cebu this week. Alfredo Quiblat, Mactan chief of the state weather bureau Pagasa, said light to…

Flood hits public school classrooms in Naga City

Carmel Loise Matus 06/22/2016

A least six classes were disrupted at the Naga Central Elementary School in Naga City in southern Cebu after a downpour early yesterday morning flooded its low-lying classrooms. Delight Mae Santos, a Grade 5 teacher, told CEBU…

Death toll from Sri Lanka floods rises to 92

05/24/2016

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The death toll from landslides and floods in Sri Lanka as a result of week-long heavy storms has risen to 92, officials said Sunday. Soldiers searching for victims of landslides that buried three…

Cebu officials, residents told to prepare for La Niña

Michaela Jaycel L. Dolores, Victor Anthony V. Silva 05/20/2016

THIS early, Cebu officials and residents were warned to prepare for the rainy season which is seen to be much worse due to the onset of the La Niña phenomenon. Engr. Oscar Tabada, Visayas chief of the…

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