Metro Manila Raises Disaster Alert to Red
Metro Manila has raised its disaster alert status to Red, effective 5 p.m. Friday, mobilizing personnel and heavy rescue equipment throughout the capital as Super Typhoon Uwan quickly intensifies. Authorities expect the typhoon to bring a potential Signal No. 4 impact on Luzon.
High Alert Issued by MMDRRMC
The Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC), led by Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Romando Artes, announced the highest operational alert in preparation for Uwan’s arrival. The typhoon is forecast to bring storm-force winds spanning 720 kilometers and heavy rains from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday.
Response Measures Activated
- Full flood control operations at 71 pumping stations running 24/7
- Real-time CCTV monitoring of at least 85 critical sites
- Deployment of rubber boats, wrecker cranes, payloaders, and buses for evacuation
“This is our highest state of readiness,” said Office of Civil Defense-NCR Director George F. Keyser. “We are not ruling out Signal No. 4 in the NCR as the volume of rain could be unprecedented, even if the eye makes landfall far north.”
Coordination and Preparedness
The Red alert prompts mandatory coordination between 17 local government units and national agencies to ensure full preparedness. Officials remain cautious even if wind speeds are at Signal 3, as the amount of rainfall remains uncertain.
“Even if it’s just wind under Signal 3, we are not exactly sure of the rain volume.”
Summary: Metro Manila is on the highest disaster alert as Super Typhoon Uwan approaches, triggering comprehensive emergency protocols and inter-agency coordination to prepare for severe weather impacts.
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