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I. Situation Overview
On 27 September 2024, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 1, announcing that a low-pressure area in the east of Batanes had developed into Tropical Depression “Julian.” The system remained almost stationary over the Philippine Sea, maintaining its strength. In response, a Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) Analyst Group Meeting was convened to evaluate the potential risks and discuss response strategies for the affected areas.
On the same day at around 11PM, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) were hoisted in the province of Cagayan, including the Babuyan Islands and northeastern Isabela.
On 28 September, “Julian” continued to maintain its strength while decelerating southward, slightly intensifying as it meandered over the Philippine Sea. A subsequent PDRA Core Group Meeting was held to monitor potential impacts, with the DROMICDRCC actively coordinating response operations.
On 29 September, as “Julian” intensified into a severe tropical storm, local government units announced the suspension of classes due to inclement weather. TCWS #3 was raised for the northeastern portion of the Babuyan Islands, while TCWS #2 was issued for northeastern Mainland Cagayan. Later that day, “Julian” intensified into a typhoon, threatening Batanes and Babuyan Islands with heavy rains and strong winds, prompting the issuance of TCWS #4 for Batanes. Reports indicated that stranded individuals were being monitored at ports in Batanes.
On 30 September, Batanes and the northeastern Babuyan Islands experienced violent winds as “Julian” moved over the Balintang Channel, passing near Sabtang Island. Reports of affected families and individuals began to emerge as floods, caused by moderate to heavy rains and strong gusty winds, continues. In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) intensified its disaster response and relief efforts, providing immediate assistance to those affected.
On 01 October, “Julian” had intensified into a super typhoon while moving away from the country. As a result, TCWS #1 and #2 were lifted, and those under TCWS #3 and #4 were downgraded. Forecasts indicated that while “Julian” was expected to move outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), there remained a possibility of a slight re-entry on October 3.
On 03 October, “Julian” re-entered the PAR and made landfall over southern Taiwan.
Later the same day Undersecretary Diana Rose Cajipe, of the Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) conducted a site visit to monitor the situation and assess the needs of the families affected by Super Typhoon “Julian”.
On 04 October, it had weakened into LPA and exited the PAR. On the same day, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., alongside DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, and Usec. Dianna Rose S. Cajipe, distributed relief and cash assistance to families affected by Super Typhoon Julian in Batanes and Ilocos Norte.
Source: DSWD Field Offices (FOs) and DOST-PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Bulletin
II. Status of Affected Areas and Population
A total of 115,108 families or 381,067 persons are affected in 988 barangays in Regions I, II, and CAR (see Annex A).