‘Maring’ Maintains Strength

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said tropical storm “Maring” has maintained its strength as it moves northward.

In its weather bulletin issued on Tuesday, Pagasa said the eye of the storm, as of 10 am, was seen at the 595 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. Maring’s maximum winds was 95 KPH near the center and gustiness of up to 120 KPH. It is forecast to move north at 19KPH.

“It is expected to be at 460 km Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (Wednesday) morning. By Thursday morning, it is expected to be at 560 km Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility,” Pagasa said.

Meanwhile, Cebu Pacific on Tuesday cancelled some of its flights due to typhoon Maring. The cancelled flights includes the following:

5J787/788 Manila-Butuan-Manila

5J385/386 Manila-Cagayan de Oro-Manila

5J857/858 Manila-Zamboanga-Manila

5J339/340 Manila-Kalibo-Manila

5J791/792 Manila-Butuan-Manila

5J965/968 Manila-Davao-Manila

5J506/507 Manila-Tuguegarao-Manila

5J373/374 Manila-Roxas-Manila

5J975/966 Manila-Davao-Manila

5J327/328 Manila-Legazpi-Manila

5J659/660 Manila-Tacloban-Manila

5J995/996 Manila-General Santos-Manila

5J901/902 Manila-Caticlan-Manila

5J899/900 Manila-Caticlan-Manila

5J523/524 Manila-Naga-Manila