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DSWD DROMIC Report #1 on Tropical Depression “Dodong” as of 14 July 2023, 6PM

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I. Situation Overview

Issued on 14 July 2023 at 5PM, “Dodong” accelerates while moving Westward and is now over the coastal waters of Laoag, Ilocos Norte

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS

Heavy Rainfall Outlook

• Forecast accumulated rainfall this afternoon to tomorrow afternoon

• 50-100 mm: Cagayan, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, La Union, and Pangasinan

Under these conditions, flooding and rain-induced landslides are possible, especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazard as identified in hazard maps and in localities that experienced considerable amountsm of rainfall for the past several days.

For more information on the areas affected by occasional to frequent rains from the Southwest Monsoon enhanced by “Dodong” refer to the Weather Advisory #4 for Southwest Monsoon issued at 11:00 AM today and the 24-Hour Public Weather Forecast at 4:00 PM today.

Severe Winds

Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds (i.e., strong breeze to near gale strength) are also possible within any of the areas where Wind Signal No.1 is currently in effect.

The enhanced Southwest Monsoon may bring gusty conditions over the following areas that are not under any wind signal (especially in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds:

• Today: MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, CALABARZON, Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and other areas of Northern Luzon.

• Tomorrow: MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, CALABARZON, Zambales, Bataan, Aurora, Pangasinan, La Union, Isabela, and Benguet.

• Sunday: MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Cavite, Zambales, Bataan, Aurora, Pangasinan, La Union, Isabela, and Benguet.

HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS

• In the next 24 hours, “Dodong” and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon may bring moderate to rough seas over the eastern (1.5 to 2.5 m) and western (2.0 to 3.5 m) seaboards of Northern Luzon, and the western seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon (2.0 to 3.5 m). Mariners of small seacrafts are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea. If inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels, avoid navigating in these conditions.

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK

• “Dodong” is forecast to move westward or west northwestward before turning generally northwestward over the West Philippine Sea until it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tomorrow evening or on Sunday early morning. Outside the PAR, “Dodong” will move generally west northwestward over the waters south of southern China.

• “Dodong” may reach tropical storm category by tomorrow while over the West Philippine Sea.
The center of Tropical Depression “Dodong” was estimated based on all available data over the coastal waters of Laoag, Ilocos Norte (18.2 °N, 120.3 °E) moving Westward at 20 km/h with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 75 km/h.

Source: DOST-PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #7