Airport operations under heightened alert
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) has placed all airport operations under heightened alert in preparation for Severe Tropical Storm “Uwan” (international name Fung-wong), which is expected to further intensify into a supertyphoon as it enters the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this weekend.
In an advisory on Friday, Caap director general Raul del Rosario directed all airport managers “to activate their respective emergency preparedness and response plans to ensure the safety of passengers, aircraft and airport facilities.”
At least two flight cancellations had been reported on Friday, according to Caap.
Uwan is expected to enter PAR by midnight or early morning of Saturday, weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said in its 5 a.m. bulletin.
Saturday forecast
Once the cyclone enters PAR, it will be given the local name Uwan.
The storm is forecast to intensify into a supertyphoon by Saturday evening or Sunday morning. Twenty-five provinces in Luzon and Visayas are expected to experience heavy rainfall.
President Marcos declared a national emergency on Thursday following the widespread damage caused by Typhoon “Tino” (Kalmaegi) and in anticipation of Uwan.
