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MANILA, Philippines – Three areas have been placed under Storm Signal No. 1 as typhoon “Pepeng” becomes stronger while moving toward northern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said today (Oct. 1).
In its 5 a.m. update, Pagasa said “Pepeng” was spotted 650 km east of Borongan, eastern Samar. The storm packs maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and gustiness of to 185 kph, moving west northwest at 24 kph.
The weather bureau said Storm Signal No. 1 has now been hoisted over Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur and Catanduanes in the Bicol region.
“The eastern section of the country will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms becoming widespread over Bicol region, which may trigger flashfloods and landslides,” Pagasa said.
Pagasa also forecast “Pepeng” to be 310 km east of Virac, Catanduanes, by tomorrow. On Saturday, the storm is expected to be 190 km north of Virac, Catanduanes, or 310 km southeast of Tuguegarao City.
By Sunday morning, “Pepeng” will be 50 km west of Tuguegarao City, the weather bureau added.
“Pepeng’s” threat comes just a few days after typhoon “Ondoy” wreacked havoc over Metro Manila and nearby provinces, killing more than 200 and leaving thousands homeless.
