Super Typhoon Pepito nears landfall in Catanduanes with severe weather warnings

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Super Typhoon Pepito, also known as Man-yi, is set to make landfall on the eastern coast of Catanduanes this evening. The storm is currently moving northwest at 20 kilometers per hour, with maximum winds of 195 kph and gusts up to 240 kph. The Philippine weather agency, Pagasa, predicts Pepito will hit Catanduanes between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM. It may also affect nearby areas, including northern Quezon and parts of Aurora, as it continues its path through the region. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals have been raised, with the highest level, TCWS No. 5, issued for Catanduanes and northeastern Camarines Sur. Authorities warn of heavy rainfall, severe winds, and potential storm surges exceeding 3 meters in low-lying coastal areas.


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