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Ariel Rojas

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MANILA - Tropical storm Basyang has decreased speed while nearing land late Thursday.The weather disturbance was last spotted 100 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur at 10 p.m.It carries winds of 75 kph and gusts up to 90 kph while moving west northwestward at 15 kph.Wind signal no. 2 is now up in 17 areas:southern Southern LeyteBoholsouthern CebuSiquijorNegros Orientalsouthern Negros Occidentalsouthern Dinagat IslandsSurigao del NorteSurigao del SurAgusan del NorteAgusan del Surextreme northern Davao OrientalCamiguinMisamis Orientalnorthern BukidnonIligan Citynortheastern Misamis Occidental32 other areas in Mindanao, Visayas, and Southern Luzon, meanwhile, are under Wind signal no. 1.Basyang will make its first landfall in Surigao del Sur Thursday night or early Friday morning.It will remain a tropical storm while crossing northeastern Mindanao and passing over or near Siquijor and southern Negros through Friday afternoon or evening.The storm may weaken into a tropical depression over the Sulu Sea before crossing northern Palawan Saturday evening and eventually into a remnant low once over the West Philippine Sea by Sunday.Updates on Basyang should be continuously monitored as the forecast may still change. Basyang will bring significant rainfall in Mindanao and Visayas through Friday evening and Palawan through Saturday evening.Up to torrential rains may be expected over most of Caraga, parts of Northern Mindanao, and Siquijor through Friday.Heavy to intense rains are also likely many parts of Visayas and Mindanao and Palawan through Saturday evening. The Shear Line may bring moderate to heavy rains over the eastern section of Luzon this weekend.Widespread and serious flooding and landslides are expected in many areas, especially those which are low-lying, along river channels, and in mountainous terrains.The public should take all necessary measures to protect life and property, including following evacuation orders.<div>  </div>

Tropical storm Basyang has decreased speed while nearing land late Thursday.

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Storm 'Basyang' slows down as it nears landfall

Ariel Rojas,

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Published Feb 05, 2026 11:43 PM PHT

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