TYPHOON “Paeng” (international name “Trami”) has further intensified but continued to slow down while on its way to Taiwan yesterday.
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration weather specialist Ariel Rojas said Paeng has slightly changed course, from west to west-northwest, and is now on its way to Taiwan.
It was estimated at 720 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes before noon yesterday, packing maximum sustained winds of 200 kilometers per hour and gustiness of up to 245 kph.
Paeng is expected to move slowly until tomorrow and pick up speed by Friday. By Friday, PAGASA said the typhoon may bring light to at times moderate rains over Northern Luzon.
Zamboanga Peninsula, Western Visayas, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro will likely experience light to at times moderate rains as early as Wednesday due to the extension of Paeng.
PAGASA advised sea vessels of risky sea travel over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon. It also reminded the public to remain on alert for possible flash floods or landslides, especially in low-lying or mountainous areas.
This morning, Paeng will be 715 kilometers east of Basco and 705 kms east of Basco tomorrow morning. Friday morning, Paeng is expected to be 545 kms east-northeast of Basco. (Ellalyn V. Ruiz)