Bicol braces for Severe Tropical Storm Pepito as recovery from Kristine continues
The Bicol Region is preparing for Severe Tropical Storm Pepito, which is expected to hit this weekend. This comes as the area is still recovering from Tropical Storm Kristine, which caused significant damage and disruption in late October. Pepito is forecast to strengthen into a typhoon and potentially a super typhoon by Saturday evening. It may bring intense rainfall, exceeding 200 millimeters, leading to severe flooding and landslides in affected areas. Heavy rains are anticipated in Southern Luzon, including Bicol, starting Saturday. Other regions, such as Eastern Visayas and parts of Central Luzon, are also likely to experience heavy rainfall and strong winds as Pepito approaches.