'Florita' maintains strength as it crosses Cagayan

This August 23, 2022 photo shows steady rain over the Pinacanauan Overflow Bridge in Tuguegarao City. According to local officials, the bridge is already at risk of flooding.

Cagayan Provincial Information Office

MANILA, Philippines (Updated 2:55 p.m.) — Severe Tropical Storm Florita (Ma-on) has maintained its strength as it moves over Cagayan province, state weather bureau PAGASA said Tuesday afternoon. 

Florita—the sixth tropical cyclone in the country’s jurisdiction this year—made a landfall in Maconacon, Isabela at 10:30 a.m. Weather forecasters said it was last seen in the vicinity of Alcala-Baggao Road in Alcala town. 

It has peak winds of 110 kph near the center and gusts of up to 185 kph. Florita is expected to weaken slightly due to the frictional effects of Northern Luzon’s rugged terrain.  

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