The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed local government units (LGUs) in high-risk areas to immediately implement preparedness and monitoring measures as a low-pressure area east of Mindanao has intensified into Tropical Depression (TD) Ada.

According to the latest advisory from DOST–PAGASA, TD Ada is forecast to move west-northwest to northward over the next three days and may pass close to or make landfall early Friday morning. The weather system is also expected to intensify into a tropical storm within the next 24 hours.

In response, the DILG has instructed concerned LGUs to convene their Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs) and conduct Pre-Disaster Risk Assessments (PDRA) to ensure timely, data-driven decisions. LGUs are directed to immediately identify and prioritize communities in flood- and landslide-prone areas for possible preemptive or mandatory evacuation.

Furthermore, the DILG reminded LGUs to ensure that Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and Incident Management Teams (IMTs) are fully operational and ready for immediate activation. Evacuation centers, medical facilities, and other critical emergency installations must be adequately prepared and stocked with essential supplies, including food, potable water, sanitation facilities, and medical provisions.

The DILG emphasized the need for continuous monitoring of official weather bulletins and for the prompt implementation of mitigation actions to reduce risk and protect lives. Punong Barangays are specifically urged to activate barangay-level preparedness protocols using the “L!STO si KaP” guide and to carry out critical measures in close coordination with their respective City or Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices.

The DILG reiterated that early preparation, clear coordination, and decisive local action remain critical to safeguarding communities and minimizing the impact of weather disturbances.