Typhoon ‘Gener’ slows down, but more rains expected in Batanes

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday that typhoon “Gener” (Malakas) has maintained its path and is expected to slow down as it nears Southern Taiwan. However, moderate to heavy rains are expected within the 400 km diameter of the typhoon, including the province of Batanes which was placed under a state of calamity after being battered by typhoon “Ferdie.” Weather forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said the typhoon has a maximum sustained winds of up to 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 185 kph. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes and Northern Cagayan including the Babuyan group of Islands. In its 11 a.m. weather bulletin, the eye of “Gener’’ was located at 245 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes and is expected to move northwest at 24 kph. Aurelio said that “Gener’’ is expected today to be 380 kilometers north [...]