Iloilo City on Full Alert for Typhoon Uwan: The Iloilo City Government, through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), on full alert for the possible effects of Typhoon Uwan, which is expected to intensify in the coming days.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Uwan may strengthen into a typhoon and bring forceful winds by Sunday.
Mayor Raisa Treñas, Chair of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), spearheaded the Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment meeting on Friday. She reminded residents not to be complacent.
“Bisan wala pa man gina-forecast nga mag-ulan sang mabaskog diri sa Iloilo, hindi kita dapat magpakampante, kay posible pa nga maglain ang iya nga dalagan kag kabaskugon sang hangin sa masunod nga mga adlaw,” Mayor Treñas said.
She added that the City’s Operations Center (OpCen) has issued warnings about possible flooding in low-lying areas.
“That’s why we are already preparing early. Our CDRRMO, together with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) and all response clusters, are now on full alert,” she adds.
The city started repacking food supplies for quick deployment in case evacuation or relief operations become necessary. Coordination with PAGASA and other national agencies is ongoing to ensure timely updates and advisories.
Mayor Treñas urged the public to remain calm yet cautious, and to rely only on official information sources. (Iloilo City PIO)
