The province of Ilocos Sur has prepared for the entry of Typhoon Juan (internationally known as Megi). Yesterday (Sunday, October 17), the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) convened and tackled on the province' preparedness, response and rehabilitation. Provincial departments and national agencies has specifically defined their responsibilities. Philippine Army on the other hand has already placed their equipment in front of the Capitol in anticipation of rescue.
According to PAGASA, the province of Ilocos Sur is the exit point of Typhoon Juan. Its maximum winds is 225 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 260 kph at 19 kph and estimated to bring 20 mm of rainfall, half of Typhoon Ondoy last September 26, 2009. Figure below shows the forecast of the agency.
The image below shows the satellite shot of Typhoon Megi from Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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