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Do Not Travel Risk: Extreme
Travel Alert — Super Typhoon Approaching Eastern Visayas
SUMMARY: Super Typhoon Bising (Category 4) approaching Eastern Visayas with sustained winds of 250 km/h. Landfall expected within 48 hours. Mass evacuations underway. All flights to Tacloban, Leyte, and Samar cancelled.

TYPHOON DETAILS

  • Super Typhoon Bising – Category 4, sustained winds 250 km/h
  • Landfall expected: Eastern Samar within 48 hours
  • Storm surge warning: up to 5 meters in coastal areas
  • Rainfall: 300-500mm expected across Visayas region
  • Signal No. 4 raised over Eastern Visayas

AFFECTED AREAS

  • Eastern Samar (direct path)
  • Leyte including Tacloban
  • Northern Cebu (heavy rains)
  • Biliran (storm surge risk)
  • Southern Luzon (outer rain bands)

TRAVELLER ACTIONS

  • Cancel all travel to Eastern Visayas immediately
  • If in affected area, evacuate to designated shelters NOW
  • Stock water, food, and medications for at least 3 days
  • Charge all devices and download offline maps
  • Contact your airline for rebooking options
Risk Level EXTREME

Stay Safe, Stay Informed

TravelSmart Safety Intelligence

Updated: 19 January 2026

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