Typhoon Leon continues to impact Luzon as it approaches Taiwan

rappler.com — October 31, 2024 at 02:01 PM UTC

Typhoon Leon (Kong-rey) continues to impact parts of Luzon as it moves northwest toward Taiwan. As of October 31, it is 320 kilometers from Itbayat, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds reduced to 155 km/h. Signal Nos. 1 and 2 remain in effect in several areas, including northern Batanes and parts of Cagayan and Ilocos Norte. Heavy rainfall is expected, with Batanes facing a risk of storm surges up to 3 meters. Leon is forecasted to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by early November 1, potentially making a second landfall in mainland China. The weather bureau warns of rough seas and hazardous conditions for vessels in affected areas.

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[4.1]

Typhoon Leon continues to impact Luzon as it approaches Taiwan (rappler.com)

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Batanes recovers from Typhoon Leon as storm signals downgrade (gmanetwork.com)

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Philippines prepares for Typhoon Leon as evacuation efforts begin in Batanes (newsinfo.inquirer.net)

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Typhoon Leon weakens as Batanes issues Signal No. 3 (gmanetwork.com)

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ERC directs power firms to suspend disconnections and offer flexible payment plans in storm-hit areas (gmanetwork.com)

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ERC calls on power firms in Philippines to stagger bill payments after storm damage (newsinfo.inquirer.net)

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Marcos directs study on flexible electricity bill payments for storm-hit areas (newsinfo.inquirer.net)

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