The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) warned the public from Puerto Princesa City about possible rocket debris from the new rocket launch of China, tonight, August 4, at 6:42 PM in the Philippines.
“The People's Republic of China is scheduled to launch the Long March 12 from the Hainan International Commercial Launch Center in Wenchang, Hainan.” NDRRMC stated in an advisory.
Parts of the rocket might fall 21 nautical miles from Puerto Princesa City and 18 nautical miles from Batari Natural Park, the NDRRMC said.
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Department of the Interior and Local Government, and Department of Environment and Natural Resources - National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (DENR - NAMRIA) is advised to implement temporary measures to mariners in areas of possible drop zone.
Meanwhile, concerned Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils-MIMAROPA is required for close monitoring and update on this matter.
