The tropical cyclone is forecasted to intensify into a super typhoon.
During a Palace press briefing on Wednesday, October 21, Malacañang assured that government agencies are prepared for the possible impact of Tropical Cyclone Rosal, which is currently inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said concerned government agencies have coordinated their preparations and put precautionary measures in place to address the hazards.
“Ang DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development), ang DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways), ang DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources), lahat ng ahensiyang concerned, pati po ang DOH (Department of Health), handa po sila sa mga ganitong kondisyon at sitwasyon,” she said.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Rosal (also known by its international name Champi) would remain at super typhoon intensity within the next 24 hours before possibly weakening into a typhoon by Thursday afternoon.
The cyclone is expected to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea until Friday and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by late Friday or early Saturday.
Authorities urge residents, particularly those in areas likely to be affected, to remain vigilant as the government continues to monitor Rosal’s movement and intensity.
