Typhoon Betty left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Betty, which entered PAR on May 26, ravaged Baguio City, causing 26 uprooted trees, 12 landslides, two eroded ripraps, one damaged overpass and one damaged Baguio Electric Cooperative (BENECO) transformer, according to a Facebook post by the Baguio City Public Information Office (PIO) on June 1.
Twenty-six individuals evacuated, while 15 sought medical assistance.
The severe tropical storm brought heavy rains and winds to Northern Luzon despite not making landfall in the country.
The continuous rain prompted Baguio officials and enforcers to mobilize on May 30 and 31 to reduce casualties.
The city’s disaster response groups conducted a cleanup drive of the waterways and roads around Baguio to ensure the public’s safety.
“Rest assured that we will continue to conduct intensive weather monitoring, road clearing operations, and mobile patrols to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow in the city,” said PCOL Francisco Bulwayan Jr. in a Facebook post by the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) on May 31.
On May 30, Trancoville Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Council (DRRC) responded to unclog the creek and prevent the risk of flooding in the area caused by the rain and winds of the typhoon.
Roads, pedestrian lanes and power lines around Burnham Park and Baguio City National High School (BCNHS) were cleared on May 31 from fallen trees and debris by the Public Order and Safety Division (POSD).
BENECO also inspected electricity lines and fixed damaged transformers to restore power to the city.
As Betty leaves PAR, PAGASA forecasted that the southwest monsoon or habagat would cause more rain and wind in the country.
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