Alerts in Philippines
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings for several coastal areas of the country, where waves of up to 3 meters may occur. Authorities are also monitoring potential impacts and have issued precautionary alerts across other parts of the western Pacific, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, Guam, and Papua New Guinea. Travelers and residents in potentially affected areas are advised to stay informed through official sources, follow local authorities´ instructions, and avoid coastal areas until all tsunami warnings have been lifted.
Super Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in the northern Philippines (Cagayan, Babuyan Islands) with winds of 215 km/h (130 mph) and gusts of up to 295 km/h (185 mph), causing storm surges of over 3 m (10 ft), flooding, and the suspension of flights and ferries. Metro Manila and much of Luzon remain closed for school and work, with the risk of power outages and dangerous shores and seas. The system is also affecting Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and southern China, with canceled flights and precautionary evacuations. Travelers are advised to monitor local alerts, purchase travel insurance, and avoid travel in coastal and mountainous areas.