PAGASA weather specialist Charmagne Varilla briefs the press at the state weather bureau headquarters in Quezon City on Monday, June 22, 2026, on the movement of Typhoon Francisco (international name: Mekkhala). —INQUIRER PHOTO/GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN, Philippines — At least 95 villages in Batanes and Cagayan provinces are at risk of flooding and landslides as Typhoon Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) moves closer to Northern Luzon, prompting government agencies to intensify disaster preparedness measures.
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)-Cagayan Valley said 29 barangays in the Batanes towns of Basco, Itbayat, Ivana, Mahatao, Sabtang and Uyugan and 66 barangays in the Cagayan towns of Aparri, Calayan, Gattaran, Gonzaga, Lal-lo, Sanchez Mira, Santa Ana and Santa Teresita have been identified as vulnerable to flooding and landslides.
Geologist Aina Claravall presented the assessment during an online predisaster risk assessment meeting on Monday.
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