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Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of Agusan del Norte, Davao Oriental, Sultan Kudarat within the next one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced over portions of Davao Occidental (Malita, Santa Maria), Sarangani (Malungon), and South Cotabato (Polomolok, Tupi, Tampakan, T’Boli, Lake Sebu). PAGASA said […]

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Floods kill 111 in central Vietnam, Storm Saudel on the way

HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) — More than 100 people have died and 20 others are missing in central Vietnam following weeks of severe flooding and landslides, authorities said Wednesday, as the country braced for yet another storm this weekend. About 178,000 homes have been submerged by floodwaters, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, with rescuers mounting a desperate bid to get food and drinking water to those cut off. Roads, […]

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Signal No. 2 raised over Ilocos Sur, other areas as “Pepito” crosses N. Luzon, moves across Lingayen Gulf

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Pepito” has crossed Northern Luzon and is now over the Lingayen Gulf. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2 is hoisted over Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet. Tarlac, and the northern portion of Zambales (Iba, Palauig, Masinloc, Candelaria, Santa Cruz, Botolan, Cabangan) with “Pepito” 40 kilometers north northwest of Dagupan City, Pangasinan. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness […]

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Rainfall advisory raised over parts of Mindanao due to southwest monsoon, trough of TS “Pepito”

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are being experienced over Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, portions of North Cotabato, and Misamis Oriental. PAGASA said these may affect nearby areas which may persist within two to three hours. Light to moderate to at times […]

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Tropical Storm “Pepito” slightly intensifies as it threatens Aurora

Landfall over Aurora coast expected from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Pepito”  slightly intensified as it threatened Aurora province on Tuesday night. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over La Union, Pangasinan, Ifugao, Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Aurora, the southern portion of Isabela (Palanan, San Mariano, Benito Soliven, Naguilian, Gamu, Burgos, San Manuel, Aurora, Cabatuan, Luna, Reina Mercedes, Cauayan City, Dinapigue, […]

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La Union, Pangasinan, other areas still under Signal No. 2 as TS “Pepito” maintains strength, moves closer to Isabela, Aurora

(Eagle News) — Several areas are still under Signal No. 2 as “Pepito” maintained its strength and moved closer to the Isabela-Aurora area on Tuesday, Oct. 20. In its 2 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said La Union, Pangasinan, Ifugao, Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Aurora, the southern portion of Isabela (Palanan, San Mariano, Benito Soliven, Naguilian, Gamu, Burgos, San Manuel, Aurora, Cabatuan, Luna, Reina Mercedes, Cauayan City, […]

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M. Manila, other areas still under Signal No. 1 as “Pepito” slightly accelerates towards Northern, Central Luzon

  (Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas as Tropical Depression “Pepito” slightly accelerates towards the Northern and Central Luzon area. Apart from Metro Manila, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Zambales, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Rizal, the northern portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta, Real) including Polillo Islands, the extreme northern portion of Camarines Norte (Vinzons), and […]

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LPA east of Catanduanes develops into tropical depression, is named “Pepito”

(Eagle News)–The low pressure area east of Catanduanes has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Pepito, ” which is located 820 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes, will move west northwestward or northwestward today, then turn more westward tomorrow towards the Northern Luzon-Central Luzon area. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph, moving at 20 kph. […]

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Trough of LPA affecting eastern sections of Visayas, Mindanao

Northeasterly Surface Windflow Affecting Northern and Central Luzon (Eagle News)–The trough of a low pressure area is affecting the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeasterly surface windflow is also affecting Northern and Central Luzon. Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and Davao will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the trough of the LPA. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate with at […]

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Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rains are expected over Cagayan (Alcala and Amulung), and Isabela (Cabagan, Divilacan and Tumauini). PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours. Moderate to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced over Kabugao in Apayao, and in Baggao, Gattaran, Gonzaga and Lallo in Cagayan. Meanwhile, light to moderate rains […]

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Cloudy skies, rains expected in parts of PHL today

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said MIMAROPA and Zamboanga Peninsula will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon affecting the western section of Southern Luzon. Flash floods or landslides due to scattered light to moderate rains are possible. Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region and Aurora will have cloudy skies with light rains due […]

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Heavy rains kill 30 in southern India

HYDERABAD, India (AFP) —  least 30 people have been killed because of sudden torrential rains and flooding in southern India, officials said Thursday. In Hyderabad city, home to top IT companies, nine people were killed when a wall collapsed on them and 10 others died from electrocution and drowning, a local official told AFP. Dramatic images showed cars being washed away by swirling waters, bridges submerged by swollen rivers and trucks stranded on roads inundated […]

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