Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA cor. Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City
www.dilg.gov.ph

ADVISORY NO. 04
TO : ALL CONCERNED GOVERNORS, CITY AND MUNICIPAL
MAYORS, DILG REGIONAL DIRECTORS

SUBJECT : ENHANCED SOUTHWEST MONSOON BY THE SEVERE

TROPICAL STORM BEBINCA (INTERNATIONAL NAME)
OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINES AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

DATE : September 12, 2024

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SEVERE TROPICAL STORM “BEBINCA” MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT

MOVES NORTHWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINE
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (PAR)

According to the DOST-PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Advisory No. 04 issued on 11:00

AM, 12 September 2024, at 10:00 AM today, the center of Severe Tropical Storm
BEBINCA was estimated based on all available at 1,975 km East of Central
Luzon and 1,930 km East of Northern Luzon (18.1°N, 140.0°E) with maximum
sustained winds of 95 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 115 km/h, and

“Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahan”

Trunkline: (02) 8876-3454 loc. 6102
central pressure of 990 hPa while moving West northwestward at 25 km/h with
strong to storm-force winds extending outwards up to 580 km from the center.

STS BEBINCA is forecast to turn generally north-northwestward tonight, then

northwestward tomorrow (13 September), then west-northwestward on Saturday (14
September). On the track forecast, STS BEBINCA will enter the PAR region
tomorrow afternoon or evening and exit the PAR region tomorrow late evening
or Saturday morning. Throughout the forecast period, STS BEBINCA will remain
far from the Philippine landmass. STS BEBINCA is forecast to intensify into a
typhoon by tomorrow evening.

In the next 24 hours, the enhanced Southwest Monsoon will bring moderate to
rough seas in the next 24 hours over the eastern seaboard of Mindanao (1.0 to
3.5 m), the western seaboard of Palawan including Kalayaan Islands, the
western seaboard of Visayas (1.0 to 3.0 m), the eastern seaboard of Palawan,
the western seaboard of Mindanao, and the southern and eastern seaboards of
Visayas (1.0 to 2.5 m). Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motor
bancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if
inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels. Meanwhile, up to moderate seas
are expected in the next 24 hours over the southern seaboard of Mindanao (up
to 2.0 m). Mariners of motor bancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take
precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation
under these conditions.

Furthermore, based on the DOST-PAGASA 24-HR Public Weather Forecast issued

at 04:00 AM, 12 September 2024, in the next 24 hours, the Trough of STS
BEBINCA will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over
the Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate
while partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or
thunderstorms is expected over Cagayan Valley, Aurora, Quezon, and the rest
of Bicol Region.

Meanwhile, according to DOST-PAGASA Weather Advisory No. 02 issued at 11:00

AM, 12 September 2024, the enhanced SW Monsoon will continue to bring
significant rainfall over the next three days. Below is the heavy rainfall outlook:

● Today to Tomorrow noon (Sept. 12 - 13): moderate to heavy rains (50-100

mm) are expected over the Masbate, Eastern Visayas, Surigao del Norte,
Dinagat Islands, Palawan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental,
Zamboanga del Norte, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and South Cotabato.

● Tomorrow noon to Saturday noon (Sept. 13 - 14): heavy to intense rains

(100-200mm) is expected over Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Antique, and
Negros Occidental while moderate to heavy rains (50-100mm) are likely
over Cavite, Batangas, the rest of MIMAROPA, Masbate, Sorsogon, the rest
of Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, and
Lanao del Sur.

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 ● Saturday noon to Sunday (Sept. 14 - 15): heavy to intense rains
(100-200mm) is still possible over Occidental Mindoro, Palawan and Antique
while moderate to heavy rains (50-100mm) may still persist over Cavite,
Batangas, the rest of MIMAROPA, Masbate, Sorsogon, the rest of Western
Visayas, and Negros Island Region.

These conditions may lead to flooding and rain-induced landslides, particularly

in areas highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards, as identified in hazard
maps and areas with significant antecedent rainfall.

In addition, the DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has identified

more than 5,400 barangays at risk in areas that have high to very high
susceptibility to floods and rain-induced landslides from 12 to 15 September
2024, (ANNEX A: MGB Brgy List as of 12 September 2024, 8AM) based on the
DOST-PAGASA Rainfall Data GSM-100mm/WRF-150mm as of 12 September 2024,
08:00 AM. Meanwhile, in the areas of Metro Manila, the DENR-MGB has
identified more than 1,400 barangays that have moderate to very high
susceptibility to floods and rain-induced landslides from 12 to 15 September
2024, (ANNEX B: MGB Metro Manila Brgy List as of 12 September 2024, 8AM)
based on the DOST-PAGASA Rainfall Data GSM 50mm/ WRF 50mm as of 12
September 2024, 08:00 AM.

Please take note of the validity of earlier MGB barangay lists provided (72-hour
forecast) and that other areas not on the list, but are located close to, or
downstream of, the listed areas, may also be affected. Additional lists of areas
susceptible to flood and landslide will be sent immediately by DENR-MGB as soon
as the DOST-PAGASA sends their updated forecast rainfall data.

Based on these recent developments, all concerned DILG Regional Directors are
directed to coordinate with your respective RDRRMCs continuously and to
remind and ensure all LGUs within your respective jurisdictions, especially
those in areas that have recently experienced extended or prolonged rain
events and/or landslides/floods that the minimum critical preparedness
actions indicated in the DILG Advisory re “Two (2) Low Pressure Areas
Outside The PAR That May Enhance The Southwest Monsoon” dated on 08
September 2024 are already being undertaken, with further emphasis on the
following:

1. Closely monitor the PAGASA Regional Services Divisions’ local

thunderstorm/rainfall advisories and heavy rainfall warnings, as well as
the general flood advisories and basin flood bulletins that may be issued
by the Hydrometeorology Division and River Basin Flood Forecasting and
Warning Centers, as appropriate.
2. Convene their respective Local DRRMCs and conduct Pre-Disaster Risk
Assessments (PDRA) for floods, flash floods, rain-induced landslides, debris
flow, strong winds, and other hydrometeorological hazards to ascertain the
appropriate preparedness and response actions are undertaken.

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 3. Continuously inform and advise all communities through, but not limited
to, the local television and radio stations of situation updates and
preparedness actions of the localities. Maximize the use of official social
media platforms for public information.
4. CONDUCT PRE-EMPTIVE or MANDATORY EVACUATIONS, if deemed
necessary, and avoid areas affected by repeated flooding and landslides,
meandering rivers with hillsides/riverbank erosion, floodplains with shifting
and braiding streams, coastal areas affected by storm surge, flash flood
areas, river deltas with many distributary channels, etc.
5. Vigilantly monitor areas showing signs of landslides, such as tension
cracks, seepages, terracettes, tilting of trees, etc. Monitor moderate
slopes with thick soil overburden, especially those with residential
structures built atop these slopes and with improper drainage.
6. Clear drainage canals and other pathways of surface runoff. Mobilize local
estero rangers or other related formations to conduct clearing operations.
7. Vigilant monitoring of river water level, for flood early warning system,
and coordination with other LGUs located within the river system
(upstream or downstream).
8. Be aware of the geohazard in your area. MGB Geohazard Maps are provided
to all LGUs and may also be accessed through the MGB Web Portal
(http://www.mgb.gov.ph/) and other platforms like HazardHunterPH
(https://hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph/)

All concerned Local Chief Executives are directed to undertake all the necessary
critical preparedness actions and cause the widest dissemination of this Advisory
within your respective areas of responsibility.

For information and compliance.

MARLO L. IRINGAN
Undersecretary for Local Government

cc: Office of the Secretary

Encl: ANNEX A: MGB Brgy List as of 12 September 2024, 8AM

ANNEX B: MGB Metro Manila Brgy List as of 12 September 2024, 8AM

OUSLG/MLI/CODIX/REL/hrz

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