MANILA, Philippines — More areas in Luzon, including Metro Manila, were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression Pepito maintained its strength while moving closer on Monday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pepito was still packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center with a gustiness reaching up to 70 kph. Due to the storm’s movement, moderate to heavy rains will be felt over Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Quezon, Aurora, Cagayan, and Isabela starting until Tuesday morning. ADVERTISEMENTA gale warning remains raised over the seaboards of Batanes, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and Isabela due to rough to very rough seas brought by Pepito and the northeasterly surface wind flow.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 19, 2020 17:15 UTC