Metro Manila Raises Disaster Alert to Red as Super Typhoon Uwan Approaches
Metro Manila has raised its disaster alert level to Red as of 5 p.m. Friday, preparing personnel and heavy rescue equipment in response to the rapidly intensifying Super Typhoon Uwan. The typhoon is expected to bring severe weather, including possible Signal No. 4 winds, impacting Luzon.
Alert Issued by Disaster Risk Reduction Council
The [translate:Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC)], led by Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Romando Artes, declared the highest operational alert for Uwan’s anticipated arrival. The storm is forecasted to deliver storm-force winds reaching up to 720 kilometers and heavy rains from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday.
Full-scale Response Measures Activated
- 24/7 flood control operations at 71 pumping stations
- Real-time CCTV monitoring of over 85 critical locations
- Deployment of rubber boats, wrecker cranes, payloaders, and evacuation buses
"This is our highest state of readiness," said Office of Civil Defense-NCR Director George F. Keyser during the emergency meeting. "We are not ruling out Signal No. 4 in the NCR as the volume of rain could be unprecedented, even if the eye makes landfall far north."
Coordinated Effort Across Agencies and Local Governments
The red alert enforces mandatory coordination between 17 local government units and national agencies. Director Keyser emphasized the uncertainty of rain volume, stating, [translate:"Even if it’s just wind under Signal 3, we are not exactly sure of the rain volume."]
Author’s summary: Metro Manila prepares fully for Super Typhoon Uwan with a Red alert, activating extensive emergency measures amid expectations of severe winds and heavy rainfall.
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