More tropical cyclones up ahead - PAGASA
by R. Nessia
Dumaguete City (30 June 2005) -- The local weather bureau is expecting around 15 more tropical cyclones to hit the country this year.
According to Provincial Meteorological Chief Edsin Culi of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) here, an average of 19 tropical cyclones go through the Philippine's area of responsibility each year.
PAGASA has embarked on a "text-a-typhoon" program recently as it expects more tropical storms to occur this year.
The weather office is also seeking more talks with airlines on its plan to charge fees for specialized weather information.
Early this year three tropical cyclones have already passed through the country, namely tropical storm Auring, typhoon Bising and tropical depressions Crising and Dante, says Culi.
PAGASA's latest seasonal climate outlook shows that eight to nine tropical cyclones are likely to occur from July to September, while four to 5 are expected from October to December.
Following the order of the English alphabet, Culi said the tropical cyclones that will cross the country's path in the following months would be christened as, namely: Emong, Peria, Gorio, Huaning, Isang, Jolina, Kiko, Labuyo, Maring, Nando, Ondoy, Pepeng, Quedan, Ramil, Santi, Tino, Urduja, Vinta, Wilma, Yolanda, Zoraida.
Malacañang has earlier issued Proclamation No. 823 declaring the third week of June as typhoon and flood awareness week to promote the conduct of awareness campaigns on typhoon and flood preparedness. (PIA)
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