China rocket debris expected to drop in waters near Ilocos, Cagayan —NDRRMC

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Debris from the launch of China’s rocket Long March 7A is expected to fall in the waters near Ilocos Norte and Cagayan, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said.

In a memorandum dated June 25, the NDRRMC alerted concerned government agencies about China’s rocket launch, which is scheduled between June 28 to 30.

“Parts of this Long March 7A rocket are expected to drop within the identified drop zone which is approximately 75 NM away from Burgos, Ilocos Norte and 126 NM away from Santa Ana, Cagayan,” the NDRRMC said.

The NDRRMC asked concerned government agencies to consider imposing temporary restrictions, notice to mariners, and coastal navigational warnings for the safety of people near the identified drop zones.

According to the NDRRMC, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) discouraged the public from retrieving or getting close to the debris due to the risk from remnants of toxic substances like rocket fuel.

“The public is advised to immediately inform local authorities of any suspected debris sighted at sea or land,” the NDRRMC said. —Joviland Rita/KBK, GMA Integrated News

This article China rocket debris expected to drop in waters near Ilocos, Cagayan —NDRRMC was originally published in GMA News Online.