Low-lying coastal communities in the Ilocos Region were warned on Monday of storm surges of 1 to 2 meters due to Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung Wong), the weather bureau said in its 8PM report.
A storm surge is an abnormal rise in sea level caused by tropical cyclones, which can lead to flooding and produce large, powerful waves, especially in low-lying coastal communities.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned that moderate to high-risk storm surges could occur within the next 12 hours in low-lying coastal communities across the following provinces.
Ilocos Norte
Badoc
Currimao
Laoag City
Paoay
Ilocos Sur
Cabugao
Caoayan
Candon
Vigan
Magsingal
Narvacan
San Esteban
San Juan
San Vicente
Santa
Santa Catalina
Santa Cruz
Santa Lucia
Santa Maria
Santiago
Santo Domingo
Sinait
Tagudin
La Union
Bacnotan
Balaoan
Bangar
Bauang
San Fernando
Luna
San Juan
Pangasinan
Agno
Anda
Bani
Bolinao
Alaminos
Zambales
Pagasa advised residents to avoid coastal and beach areas and to suspend all marine activities.
Residents in the affected communities are also urged to move to higher ground and stay clear of areas prone to storm surges.