Super Typhoon Agaton text message - True?

While Super Typhoon Agaton creates panic online, there's also a text message with the same unverified information being forwarded by mobile users in the Philippines.

If you happened to receive the SMS or text message about Bagyong Agaton, of which according to the message - "stronger than Typhoon Yolanda", that is actually a rumor.

Yes, the first typhoon for the year 2014 would be named Agaton because it's a naming scheme developed by PAGASA. But this doesn't mean that it is a super typhoon.

Here's the Typhoon Agaton rumor spreading through text/SMS:


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In Bisaya:

PAHIBALO SA TANAN KATAWHAN:
naa na pod bagyo nu ab0t sa ato ka bisay'an ang ngalan kay "AGATON" busa mag andam tang tanan kay mas kusog pa daw ni sa bagyong yolanda, og matod pa sa balita sa ABS-CBN og CNN nga adunay duha ka city parehason sa tacloban busa mag ampo kita nga ipalayo lang tawn na sa atong nasud mu abot ning bagyoha karong "JANUARY 16-17, 2014...
pakikalat nalang sad para maka andam ang uban.

There's a good intention of the text message coz it reminds us to pray and be prepared on the said date. But, this will also create chaos to those who are misinformed.

Before sharing an FB status or forward a Super Typhoon Agaton text message, please verify first from the trusted sources.

To be updated with the weather condition in the Philippines, please visit the official website of PAGASA.