TSUNAMI WARNING ISSUED FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT EARTHQUAKE NEAR TAIWAN
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has issued a Tsunami Warning following an earthquake that occurred near Taiwan. Based on tsunami wave models and early tide gauge records, coastal areas in the Philippines fronting the Pacific Ocean are expected to experience high tsunami waves. The first tsunami waves are forecasted to arrive between 08:33 AM to 10:33 AM, 03 Apr 2024 (PST). These waves may not be the largest and could continue for hours.
RECOMMENDED ACTION Residents in the coastal areas of the following provinces are STRONGLY ADVISED TO IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE to higher grounds or move farther inland:
- Batanes Group Of Islands
- Cagayan
- Ilocos Norte
- Isabela
Owners of boats in harbors, estuaries, or shallow coastal waters of the above-mentioned provinces should secure their boats and move away from the waterfront. Boats already at sea during this period are advised to stay offshore in deep waters until further notice.
IMPORTANT This is a serious warning, and immediate action is required. Stay tuned to local news outlets and official channels for further updates.