Super Typhoon Pepito nears peak intensity, threatens catastrophic impact in Bicol region

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Super Typhoon Pepito, also known as Man-yi, is nearing peak intensity and could create a catastrophic situation in the northeastern Bicol region. The Philippine weather agency, Pagasa, warns of life-threatening conditions as it approaches landfall. Pagasa forecasts landfall near Catanduanes on Saturday night or early Sunday. However, it may also hit the eastern coast of Camarines Sur or Albay. The storm is currently 200 kilometers east of Juban, Sorsogon, with maximum winds of 195 kilometers per hour. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals have been issued, with Signal No. 5 in Catanduanes, indicating extreme threats to life and property. Heavy rainfall and storm surges are expected, with over 200 millimeters of rain predicted in Bicol this weekend.


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