Live Updates on Typhoon Paolo: Stay Informed with the Latest News and Developments
Typhoon Paolo Brings Heavy Rains and Storm Warnings to Northern Philippines
Severe Weather Alerts Across Northern and Central Luzon
Typhoon Paolo, also known as Matmo, has become the 16th significant tropical cyclone to impact the Philippines in 2025. The storm is currently delivering moderate to torrential rain along with strong winds to Northern Luzon and parts of Central Luzon. Its trough is spreading scattered showers and thunderstorms across the wider Luzon region and Western Visayas.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued warnings, urging the public to prepare for potential hazards such as floods, landslides, and storm surges. Stay tuned to Emegypt for the latest updates on Typhoon Paolo, including information on its path, tropical cyclone wind signals, and relevant safety advisories.
Restoration of Power Lines in Cagayan
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) successfully restored the Magapit-Camalaniugan and Lal-lo-Santa Ana transmission lines late Friday night, ensuring that operations returned to normal by 1 am on Saturday, October 4. The outage had previously impacted CAGELCO II customers in Cagayan.
Evacuations in Aurora and Isabela
In Aurora, officials have established evacuation centers for 21,340 individuals, distributed across 7,214 families. Efforts are being made to distribute essential supplies quickly, while also providing psychosocial support for evacuees.
Meanwhile, in Isabela, over 8,000 residents have sought refuge, with San Guillermo and Maconacon towns seeing the highest numbers of evacuees.
Flooding Concerns in Batangas
Heavy rainfall from Typhoon Paolo has resulted in significant flooding in parts of Barangay Bolboc in Tuy, Batangas. Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely to mitigate any risks associated with rising water levels.
Additional Transmission Line Disruptions
The NGCP reported a temporary shutdown of the Santiago-Alicia transmission line on Friday morning, affecting ISELCO I in Isabela and IFELCO in Ifugao. Crews are actively working to restore service as quickly as possible.
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