CV to expect heavy rains until this week | The Freeman

CEBU, Philippines —  Although Tropical Storm Ferdie made an immediate exit from the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) last Saturday, it enhanced the southwest monsoon causing the strong rains not only in Cebu but in the whole Visayas region that is expected to last until Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Engr. Al Quiblat, chief of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in the Visayas, said that based on their monitoring, the inclement weather experienced in Cebu will remain until Wednesday with light to moderate rains and occasional heavy rains.

“Si Ferdie nga may international name nga Bebinca dali raman to siya. Nisod ra to atong gabie (September 13) unya pagkabuntag (September 14) niggawas sa Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) so layo na to siya pero nakahatak gihapon ognakahigop sa habagat mao ni atong na experience karon,” Quiblat said in an interview with The Freeman over the phone yesterday.

Meanwhile, according to PAGASA’s gale warning in Central Visayas as of 5 p.m yesterday, wind force was at 55-63 kph with rough to very rough sea conditions.

“Naay balod ang kadagatan, so delikado kaayo sa gagmay’ng sakyanang pangdagat,” Quiblat warned, as wave heights are estimated at 3.7-4.5 meters based on the 5 p.m warning yesterday.

In fact, more sea trips yesterday were cancelled due to strong waves.

Cancelled trips included those from Poro Port in Camotes Island to Liloan Pier 88 through Shuttle Ferry for 2pm and 5:30 pm travel; Cebu to Ormoc via Oceanjet and Supercat; Toledo to San Carlos, Negros Island; Cebu to Getafe, Bohol; Cebu to Tagbilaran; Punta Engaño to Santa Rosa Port, and Hagutapay Port to Pilar, Ormoc.

LCT Lite Ferry 28 also cancelled trips from Taloot Port in Argao to Loon, Bohol until further notice.

Maryknoll Bolasa, Cebu Port Authority (CPA) public relations officer, said that there are only minimal stranded passengers from these cancelled trips.

“Minimal ra kaayo ang passengers sa mga cancelled trips, likely mga nag early booking to sila (prior sa pag announce sa cancel). Ang details sa cancelled trips are displayed sa overhead monitor sa terminals real time so mga pasahero dili gyud