NDRRMC on red alert for Tropical Depression Paeng, Abra earthquake

MANILA, Philippines — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is on red alert in preparation for Tropical Depression Paeng and the other natural calamities that hit the country.

According to NDRRMC spokesperson Bernardo Alejandro, Paeng is forecast to hit areas in northern Luzon, which was recently ravaged by Tropical Depressions Maymay and Obet, as well as by Typhoon Neneng.

Alejandro said that the magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck Abra in northern Luzon on Tuesday night was also a contributing factor in the declaration of the red alert status.

“Naka red alert na tayo for Paeng. So by tomorrow, most of our regional offices, or the regional D…

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