ph dream Pepito makes second landfall in Aurora
MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) made its second landfall in the vicinity of Dipaculao, Aurora on Sunday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported.
In its latest cyclone update, Pagasa said Pepito made landfall at 3:20 p.m.
Article continues after this advertisementThe super typhoon was packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour (kph) near its center, with gusts of up to 305 kph. It was moving northwestward at 25 kph, state meteorologists added.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Super Typhoon Pepito to bring rains throughout PH on Sunday (Nov. 17) NEWSINFO Super Typhoon Pepito now approaching landfall in Catanduanes NEWSINFO Super Typhoon Pepito now over PH Sea east of Quezon, Signal # 5 up in 2 areasPepito recorded its first landfall in the vicinity of Panganiban, Catanduanes on Saturday evening.
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Article continues after this advertisementAccording to Pagasa, stormy weather conditions are expected in Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Laguna, and Rizal.
Article continues after this advertisement“Possible flash floods or landslides due to heavy to intense with at times torrential rains may be experienced in the said areas, with moderate to significant threat to lives and properties due to strong winds,” the state weather bureau said in a 4 p.m. forecast.
Article continues after this advertisementMeanwhile, the following areas may experience rains with gusty winds due to Pepito:
Occidental Mindoro Oriental Mindoro Marinduque Camarines Norte Camarines Sur The rest of Cagayan Valley The rest of CalabarzonThese areas may likewise expect possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy with at times intense rains, with minimal to minor threat to lives and properties due to strong winds.
Article continues after this advertisementThe rest of Mimaropa may also see cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the super typhoon’s trough, while localized thunderstorms are expected to affect the rest of the country, Pagasa added.
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