Mdrrmo South Ubian Operation and Warning

09/09/2026

LOCAL WEATHER UPDATE
MDRRMO SOUTH UBIAN - OPERATION AND WARNING
*Date: September 9, 2026 | Wednesday | Time: 08:17 AM*

Based on our Local and actual monitoring at *08:15 AM today*, while NO specific advisory from DOST-PAGASA in this area, the sky condition over South Ubian is *partly cloudy to cloudy*. This matches our Zoom Earth ICON Model satellite image at 08:17 AM showing light to moderate rain clouds moving over the Celebes Sea and near South Ubian area.

*Current Weather Condition:*
Today, South Ubian is currently experiencing cloudy weather with a temperature of 29°C. The humidity is at *73-74%. Today's high will reach *30°C and low at 26°C. There is an 40% chance of rain this morning and afternoon pero parang dadaan lang base on the observation. Possible rainshower and thunderstorm will happen.

*Heat Index:*
The heat index for today is *34°C*, which is considered moderate. The public is advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during peak hours from 11 AM to 3 PM.

*Sea Condition:*
For our fisherfolks, the sea condition will be *slight to moderate seas with light to moderate winds*. It is generally safe for small boats, but we advise to continue monitoring and avoid going too far from the coastline if weather deteriorates.

*Weather System:*
The weather affecting us is the *Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and Southwest Monsoon (Habagat)* affecting This area, bringing cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. According to PAGASA, the southwest monsoon will continue to bring scattered rains and there are currently no Low Pressure Areas being monitored inside PAR, but two possible LPAs may form this week.

*4-Day Forecast:*
- *Today (Wednesday):* 28-29°C - Rain
- *Thursday:* 28-29°C - Cloudy with AM Showers
- *Friday:* 28-29°C - Partly Cloudy
- *Saturday:* 28-29°C - Sunny

*Advisory from MDRRMO Operation and Warning:*
We advise all barangays, especially low-lying areas, All BDRRMCs are advised to monitor and report any untoward incidents to the MDRRMO OpCen.

Stay safe, South Ubian!

*Prepared by:*
*MDRRMO SOUTH UBIAN - Operation and Warning Section*
Source: PAGASA, Zoom Earth ICON Model, MDRRMO Actual Monitoring 08:17 AM
Date: September 9, 2026

08/09/2026

, VULNERABILITY AND EVACUATION ASSESSMENT
MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH UBIAN, TAWI-TAWI

I. INTRODUCTION
Ang Municipality ng South Ubian ay binubuo ng ibat ibang isla na napapalibutan ng Celebes Sea at Sulu Sea. Dahil sa lokasyon nito na malapit sa Sulu Trench (active earthquake fault), ang buong munisipyo ay highly vulnerable sa Tsunami, Storm Surge, at Fire Hazard lalo na sa mga high dense stilt houses community.

Ang hazard mapping na ito ay base sa actual Google Maps satellite imagery ng tatlong major islands: (Tabawan, Ubian, at Bintawlan) Islands.

II. HAZARD ANALYSIS PER ISLAND

A. TABAWAN ISLAND (Likud Tabawan, Likud Dampong, Putat at Lawm Tabawan)

1. Tsunami Hazard - HIGH RISK (Red Zone):
Lahat ng coastal barangays na nakaharap sa Celebes Sea tulad ng Putat, at Lawm Area ay nasa high risk dahil ito ay unang tatamaan. Kapag may lindol naman, na magnitude of 6.5 pataas sa Sulu Trench, ang unang tatamaan ay tatlong barangay LIKUD TABAWAN, DAMPONG AT PUTAT din. inaasahang aabot ng 3-5MINUTO lamang bago dumating ang unang alon.

2. Storm Surge Hazard - MODERATE TO HIGH (Yellow Zone):
Ang *Tinda-Tindahan, Laud, Nusa, Likud Tabawan, Dampong, at putat* ay pinaka-vulnerable. Ang lugar na ito ay nasa 2-3 meters lang above low-sea level at gawa sa stilt houses. Sa tuwing may Low Pressure Area, Habagat, o Gale Warning mula sa PAGASA, pumapasok ang malalaking alon sa kabahayan pag during high tide.

3. Fire Hazard - HIGH RISK (Orange Zone):
Ang LAWM TABAWAN ang may pinakamataas na fire risk sa buong South Ubian. Dahil sa dikit-dikit na kahoy na bahay, makipot na daanan, at walang fire road, mabilis kumalat ang apoy. Nahirapan ang BFP at Brgy Responders na pumasok sa ganitong setup.

*Evacuation Route natin sa (Main Island):
Route 1: Mula Lambi-Lambian, Bohe, Tukkai, Tinda-Tindahan, Nusa, Unas-Unas, at Laud, direcho pa-north sa tulay papuntang Central High Ground at sa Assembly Point 1 (AP1).

Route 2. (Emergency Water Route): Paggamit ng bangka papuntang open sea area kung hindi na madaanan ang daanan dahil sa sunog. Safe Assembly Points: CENTRAL OPEN GROUND.

B. UBIAN ISLAND (13 Barangays)

1. Tsunami Hazard - HIGH RISK (Red Zone):
Paikot ng buong isla ang red zone. Ang mga coastal communities ng Tong Tampakan, and other coastal areas at Sollogan ay nasa high risk zone.

2. Storm Surge Hazard - MODERATE (Yellow Zone):
Ang north port area ng Ubian at southeast beach tip ay low-lying at binabaha(Katap) pag may malakas na alon lalo na pag high tide in the afternoon.

3. Evacuation:
Ang pinakaligtas na lugar ay ang Tubig Dayang interior at central forest na mataas ang lupa. Ang evacuation route ay mula Tong Tampakan, Sollogan, at iba pa, ay paakyat sa Tubig Dayang Land area. Ito ay 5-10 minuto lang na lakad mula sa National High School, kaya mabilis ma-evacuate ang mga residente.

C. BINTAWLAN ISLAND (Bintawlan, Nusa-Nusa, Bintawlan White Beach)

1. Tsunami Hazard - HIGH RISK (Red Zone):
Ang buong northwest community ng Bintawlan kung saan nakatira ang karamihan ay nasa high risk. Ito rin ang lugar kung saan nag-install ng Tsunami Signage ang MDRRMO South Ubian.

2. Storm Surge Hazard - MODERATE (Yellow Zone):
Ang *Bintawlan* ay prone din sa storm surge at Tsunami lalo na pag high tide in the afternoon.

3. Evacuation:
Mayroong tayong target safe evacuation point sa gitna ng Bintawlan (central high ground). Ang mga ruta ay mula sa coastal northwest community papasok sa interior forest, at mula sa south beach papuntang Nusa-Nusa interior. Ang instruction ay tumakbo pa-southeast at pa-central, hindi pa-west sa beach.

III. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS (Operation and Warning)

1. *Early Warning System:* Palakasin ang Siren operation at handheld radio communication sa bawat isla. Pag may PHIVOLCS advisory na malakas na lindol sa Sulu/Celebes Sea, automatic evacuation sa lahat ng Red Zone.
2. *Signages:* Dagdagan ang Tsunami at Storm Surge signages sa bawat Isla.
3. Fire Prevention sa Lawm Tabawan: Maglagay ng fire hydrant/water pumps sa bawat barangay, mag-conduct ng regular fire drill, at ipatupad ang "No Open Flame pag malakas hangin" policy.




Be Alert and Safe mga kabayan !

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

Weather update from the MDRRMO South Ubian, Operation and Warning Section, issued today, September 8, 2026, at 10:05 AM.

For our *Wind Condition Today*:
We will experience winds of 15 kilometers per hour from the South.

For our *Heat Index Forecast*:
Today, the heat index will range from 28 to 29 degrees Celsius, feels like 33°C - 35°C under the Caution category.

We advise everyone to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight between 11 AM and 3 PM.

For our *Sea Condition*:
The sea will be slight to calm, with wave heights of 0.5 to 1.0 meters. It is safe for small boats and fishing activities today, but fisher folks are advised to monitor the sea due to increasing winds.

This Local weather update is for public awareness only. Stay safe and stay alert, South Ubian.

This is MDRRMO South Ubian, Operation and Warning.

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07/09/2026

|| MDRRMO SOUTH UBIAN STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP WITH RHU TABAWAN

The Municipal Disaster Risks Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO) South Ubian Headed by Sir, AHMED MUSHIN I. ARAKAMA, RN, OFFICER-V, Successfully turned over simple but essential emergency equipment to the Rural Health Unit (RHU) Tabawan, headed by Maam Josephine B. Lim, Facility Head Nurse of this Unit.

The Equipment includes:
1. One (1) unit two-way Radio - for faster emergency communication and coordination
2. One (1) unit Spine Board - for safe patient transport
3. One (1) unit folding stretcher - for quick emergency response

Layunin nito na mas mapalakas ang ugnayan ng MDRRMO South Ubian at RHU Tabawan para mas mabilis tayong makaresponde sa anumang emergency sa ating munisipyo.

This Initiative was made possible through the full support of our beloved Municipal Mayor HON. HADZRI H. MATBA and our V-MAYOR FL HON. ROFAIDA A. MATBA, who continuously support the programs of MDRRMO for the welfare of the people of SOUTH UBIAN.

The turnover was successfully conducted during the S.M.A.R.T. Family Planning Program of RHU Tabawan.

07/09/2026

Weather Update for September 7, 2026, for the Municipality of South Ubian, Tawi-Tawi.

Based on Zoom Earth and the DWD/ICON Model, here is our forecast for the coming days. we will experience cloudy sunny weather with temperatures ranging from 28 to 29 degrees Celsius. winds may reach up to 8 kilometers per hour. Fisherfolks and small boat operators are advised to monitor the sea condition.

Overall, our weather today is generally fair and calm, but we advise everyone to stay prepared as conditions may change.

This has been your MDRRMO South Ubian - Operation and Warning.

*Stay safe, stay alert, South Ubian!"*

06/09/2026

Weather Update
MDRRMO South Ubian - Operations and Warning Unit.
September 6, 2026, 10:40 AM.

> South Ubian is currently experiencing cloudy weather, with temperatures ranging from 28 to 30 degrees Celsius. with a southerly wind of 16 kilometers per hour, bringing a moderate breeze. Chance of rain is at 10 percent.

> Warning to all fisherfolk and marine operators: Sea conditions may become moderate to rough due to southerly winds. Small vessels are advised to take precaution and avoid sailing in exposed waters.

> Stay safe, stay alert, and monitor official updates from MDRRMO South Ubian."

04/09/2026

SOUTH UBIAN
AND WARNING
Local weather update
September 4, 2026 | 10:54 AM

We are currently experiencing a temperature of *30 degrees Celsius*, but it feels like *36 degrees*. Our low for today is at 28 degrees and high at 32 degrees.

Winds are coming from the *South at 19 kilometers per hour, sea condition is light to moderate waves for this hours.

*For our hourly forecast:*

At 11:00 AM, 31 degrees, cloudy with sunny days
At 12:00 PM, 31 degrees, partly cloudy.
At 1:00 PM, 32 degrees, partly cloudy.
At 2:00 PM, 31 degrees, partly cloudy.
And at 3:00 PM, 31 degrees, partly cloudy.

Advisory:

All residents, especially fisherfolks are advised to stay alert and monitor for local updates.

Stay safe and stay informed.