Typhoon track and preparedness
Philippine disaster agencies ordered fresh evacuations and port closures as a strong tropical storm approached the country’s eastern seaboard, threatening areas still recovering from earlier flooding. Weather officials said the system was gaining strength over warm waters and could make landfall within 24 hours, bringing heavy rain, storm surges, and landslides. Local governments suspended classes and fishing activity, while emergency shelters were reopened in vulnerable coastal and upland communities.

Authorities warned that saturated soil from recent storms sharply raises the risk of flash floods and slope failures. In several provinces, temporary embankments and drainage repairs carried out after the last storm may not withstand renewed rainfall. Officials emphasized preemptive evacuation rather than last-minute rescues, citing past disasters where delayed movement cost lives.

Climate pressure and disaster fatigue
The back-to-back storms highlight how climate volatility is reshaping disaster management in the Philippines, one of the world’s most typhoon-exposed countries. Relief agencies reported signs of “disaster fatigue” among residents who have been displaced multiple times this season, complicating compliance with evacuation orders. Aid groups said repeated disruptions are also straining food supplies, school schedules, and local health services.

National leaders called for faster release of contingency funds and urged Congress to accelerate climate-resilience projects, including flood-control systems and storm-resistant housing. Meteorologists cautioned that while the storm may weaken after landfall, residual rains could persist for days, prolonging risks even after winds subside.