Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council- Cuyapo

Critical Cyclone Track Chart
Date: 19 October 2025 (Sunday)
Time Issued: 5:00 PM
Tropical Storm
ALERT LEVEL Bravo (Orange): 120 KM Diameter
(Radius: 60 KM North 60 KM South) from the forecast track
WINDS: Up to 80 km/h
Rainfall: Heavy to intense rains
1 PROVINCE:
Zambales
ALERT LEVEL ALPHA (Yellow): 880KM Diameter
(Radius: 430 KM North / 450 KM South) from the forecast track
WINDS: Up to 55 km/h
Rainfall: Moderate to heavy rains
36 PROVINCES:
Abra
Aklan
Antique
Apayao
Aurora
Bataan
Batangas
Benguet
Bulacan
Cagayan
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Cavite
Ifugao
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
Isabela
Kalinga
La Union
Laguna
Marinduque
Masbate
Metro Manila
Mountain Province
Nueva Ecija
Nueva Vizcaya
Occidental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro
Palawan
Pampanga
Pangasinan
Quezon
Quirino
Rizal
Romblon
Tarlac

Source: DILG CODIX

Nature’s wall stands strong once again.

SIERRA MADRE MOUNTAIN RANGE SHIELDS LUZON FROM THE WRATH OF STORM RAMIL

As Tropical Storm (Fengshen) crosses the Bicol Region toward Central and Northern Luzon, the Sierra Madre Mountain Range continues to serve as the island’s first line of defense — breaking the storm’s wind strength and slowing its intensity before reaching inland provinces.

Stretching over 500 kilometers from Cagayan to Quezon, the Sierra Madre absorbs the brunt of incoming Pacific cyclones, reducing wind damage and rainfall impact across Central Luzon, Metro Manila, and the western provinces.

Experts have long described the mountain range as “Luzon’s natural armor”, crucial in protecting millions of Filipinos from stronger typhoons. Without it, storms like Ramil could strike with far greater devastation.

Environmental advocates continue to remind the public that preserving Sierra Madre’s forests is vital to maintaining this natural barrier against climate threats.

Photo courtesy: DOST-PAGASA / DENR

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