(Eagle News)– “Vinta” is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 9:30 a.m., the eye of “Vinta” was located at 290 kilometers south of Pagasa Island, Palawan.
“Vinta” is packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 145 kilometers per hour.
All storm signals have been lifted, but scatteredto widespread moderate to occasionally heavy rains will still prevail over Palawan, especially over the southern section.
“Residents of these areas must take appropriate actions against flooding and landslides, coordinate with their respective local disaster risk reduction and management offices, and continue monitoring for updates,” PAGASA said.
It added sea travel remains risky over the western seaboard of Palawan due to the typhoon.