ALL transmission lines and facilities remained under normal operations as of 1 p.m. on Friday, July 18, amidst the impact of Tropical Storm “Crising”, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
The power system operator and transmission service provider has implemented the necessary preparations and precautions to minimize the impact of “Crising” on transmission operations and facilities.
“Preparations include ensuring the reliability of communications equipment, availability of hardware materials and supplies necessary for the repair of damage to facilities, as well as the positioning of line crews in strategic areas to facilitate immediate restoration work,” it said.
Based on the 11 a.m. bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), “Crising” has intensified as it moved west northwest toward mainland Cagayan-Babuyan Islands.
A heavy rainfall outlook was currently in place yesterday, also because of the southwest monsoon.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 has been raised over Batanes, and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, the northern and central portions of Abra (Manabo, Pidigan, San Juan, Tayum, Langiden, Boliney, Sallapadan, Bucloc, Lagangilang, Danglas, La Paz, Licuan-Baay, Tineg, Malibcong, Peñarrubia, San Isidro, Daguioman, San Quintin, Dolores, Lagayan, Bangued, Bucay, Lacub).
Also covered are the eastern portion of Mountain Province (Natonin, Paracelis), the eastern portion of Ifugao (Aguinaldo, Alfonso Lista), Ilocos Norte, and the northern portion of Ilocos Sur (Cabugao, Sinait, Magsingal, San Juan, San Ildefonso, Santo Domingo, Bantay, San Vicente, Santa Catalina, Caoayan, City of Vigan, Santa)
Signal No. 1 is, in turn, raised over the provinces of Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, the rest of Mountain Province, the rest of Ifugao, the rest of Abra, Benguet, the rest of Ilocos Sur, La Union, and the northern portion of Pangasinan, among others. (PNA)
