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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768355412894philippines_band_13_20260113214000.gif" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>RAMB/US NOAA/Himawari</div>MANILA (UPDATED)— Six provinces in Caraga and Eastern Visayas have been placed under wind signal no. 1 due to the threat of tropical depression Ada, the country’s first storm this year, which formed Wednesday morning.The affected provinces included Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur, where strong winds were expected.As of 4:00 p.m., Ada was located 545 km east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It maintained its winds of 45 kph with gusts up to 55 kph. It slowed down to 10 kph while moving west northwestward.It will intensify up to tropical storm strength during its passage, which may prompt the raising of wind signal no. 2 in some areas.Ada is forecast to intensify up to tropical storm strength, which may warrant the raising of wind signal no. 2 in some areas.It will move generally northwestward and may recurve after passing very close to or over Samar Island and Catanduanes between Friday, January 16 and early Sunday, January 18.The weather disturbance will bring significant rains over Caraga, Eastern Visayas, and Bicol Region through the weekend.Moderate to heavy rains may be expected in Northern and Eastern Samar and most of Bicol Region.Flooding and landslides are likely, with lahar flood also possible along the slopes of the currently restive Mayon Volcano.<div></div>

Six provinces in Caraga and Eastern Visayas have been placed under wind signal no. 1 due to the threat of tropical depression Ada, the country’s first storm this year, which formed Wednesday morning.

Six provinces in Caraga and Eastern Visayas have been placed under wind signal no. 1 due to the threat of tropical depression Ada, the country’s first storm this year, which formed Wednesday morning.

Wind signal 1 up in six provinces due to Ada

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Wind signal 1 up in six provinces due to Ada

Ariel Rojas,

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Published January 14, 2026 09:56 AM PHT

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Updated January 14, 2026 05:41 PM PHT

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