Nando gains strength, Batanes under Signal no.2

Public storm warning signal no. 2 was raised over the Batanes group of Islands as Tropical Storm Nando (international name: Kong-Rey) has gained strength and continues to move in a north northwest direction, the state weather forecaster said on Tuesday.

Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Batanes, placed under public storm warning signal number 2, will experience 61-100 kph winds while signal number 1 (30-60 kph winds), on the other hand, was hoisted over the provinces of Cagayan including Calayan and Babuyan group of islands, Apayao and Isabela.