#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Tuesday, September 5, 2017

MANILA, Philippines - Due to inclement weather - heavy rains - brought by the tropical depression 'Kiko', some schools and local government units (LGUs) declares suspension of classes today, September 5, 2017.

(As of 12:30 p.m.) Here's the updated list of class suspensions for Tuesday, September 5, 2017 due to tropical depression #KikoPH (refresh page for the updates):

METRO MANILA

• Parañaque – afternoon classes, all levels (public and private)

NORTHERN LUZON

• Cagayan - pre-school to senior high school

WEATHER BULLETIN

At 11:00 a.m. today, 'Bagyong Kiko' has slightly accelerated and is now moving in a northwest direction towards extreme northern Luzon. Storm Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph Expected in 36 hours) is up over the areas of Northern Cagayan including Babuyan Group of Island and Batanes.

State weather bureau PAGASA said that moderate to occasionally heavy rains is expected today over northern Luzon. Residents in these areas are advised to be alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.

The estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.

'Kiko' is expected to pass Northern Luzon tonight and close to Batanes tomorrow morning and expected to exit PAR by Thursday (September 7, 2017) early morning.

RAINFALL WARNING

Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains will affect Nueva Ecija, Tarlac and Zambales within the next 3 hours. Expect light to moderate rains over Bataan, Pampanga and Bulacan within the next 1-2 hours, PAGASA said.

AUTOMATIC CLASS SUSPENSION

Based on automatic class suspension guideline, LGUs have the authority to declare local suspensions in areas where there is no storm signal.

Stay safe and dry everyone!

'Bagyong Kiko' PAGASA weather update September 5, 2017

MANILA, Philippines - 'Bagyong Kiko' has maintained its strength as it continues to move towards extreme Northern Luzon, state weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 5:00 a.m. update on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

Satellite image (Enhanced Infrared) courtesy of HIMAWARI8; NOAA

At 4:00 a.m. today, the center of Tropical Depression 'KIko' was estimated based on all available data at 345 km East of Casiguran, Aurora (16.7 °N, 125.3 °E).

'Kiko' has maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 65 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 15 kph.

Forecast Positions:

• 24 Hour(Tomorrow morning): 60 km East of Calayan, Cagayan(19.2°N, 122.0°E)
• 48 Hour(Thursday morning):455 km West Northwest of Basco, Batanes (OUTSIDE PAR)(22.3°N, 118.1°E)
• 72 Hour(Friday morning): 945 km Northwest of Basco, Batanes (OUTSIDE PAR)(25.1°N, 114.3°E)

Tropical cyclone warning signal (TCWS) No. 1 (30-60kph expected in 36 hrs) was raised in five areas: Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Batanes and Babuyan Group of Island.

Wave Height: (Open Sea) 1.25-4.0 meters

The estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.

'Kiko' is expected to pass Extreme northern Luzon by Wednesday morning and expected to exit PAR by Wednesday evening.

Meanwhile, moderate to occasionally heavy rains is expected over northern Luzon beginning today. Residents in these areas advised to be alert againts possible flashfloods and landslides.

Sea travel is risky over the eastern seaboard of northern and central Luzon due to approaching Tropical Depression.

GENERAL FLASHFLOOD ADVISORY

Issued at 7:00 am today, water ways likely to be affected due to light to moderate rains:

• Middle main Cagayan river and its tributaries
• Magat river
• Siffu river
• Mallig river
• Pinacanauan rivers of Ilagan, Tumauini, San pablo and Tuguegarao
• Lower main Cagayan river and its tributaries
• Pared river
• Dummun river
• Zinundungan river
• Chico river
• Allied rivers
• Abulug river
• Baua river

Rivers within the basin are still relatively low, however, light to moderate rains are expected over the basin beginning today. Residents and local disaster risk reduction and management councils (DRRMC’s) adjacent to and/or along the the abovementioned waterways are advised to be alert for possible flash floods at the river mid-stream sections. Communities near mountain slopes are advised to be alert for possible landslides.

Young girl dies of Japanese encephalitis (JE) within 24 hours of onset of symptoms

MANILA, Philippines - The life of a three-year-old girl from Mexico, Pampanga was tragically cut short by a deadly mosquito-borne disease.

In a viral Facebook post, Vallerie Ann Balagtas revealed that her young cousin, Alexine T. Canda, died of Japanese encephalitis (JE) on Friday, September 1. According to Valerie, Alexine showed various symptoms like high fever, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach ache, difficulty in speaking, weakness, convulsions and seizures.

PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Vallerie Ann Balagtas

Balagtas said Alexine died within 24 hours since symptoms manifested.

“WALA PONG LUNAS ANG SAKIT NA ITO MALIBAN SA VACCINE NGUNIT PAHIRAPAN PO SA PAG PAPARESERVE 😭 Namatay po ang pinsan namin ng 24 HOURS LAMANG. Agad po siyang BRAIN DEAD DAHIL NALASON PO ANG DUGO AT UTAK NYA,” Balagtas wrote in her post.


From January to August 5 this year, 57 cases of Japanese encephalitis were recorded in the country of which five cases led to fatality. More than half of the cases, 29, were documented in Pampanga.

Carried by the mosquito Culex tritaeniorhynchus, Japanese encephalitis disease is present in all regions in the Philippines.

Like dengue, another mosquitos-related disease, there is no known cure for Japanese encephalitis but can be prevented by vaccines. Although vaccines are already available in the Philippines, it is expensive at P3,500 to P5,000 each.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Japanese encephalitis has an average fatality of three out of 10 patients who exhibit severe symptoms. Almost all survivors may experience permanent effects. About 30 to 50% of survivors are left with permanent disabilities, while 20% experience cognitive and language problems as well as convulsions. On the other hand, 30% may suffer from motor deficiencies.

Other survivors may experience less severe behavioral problems or learning disabilities.

-- Mini, The Summit Express