Storm surges slam Bicol ahead of Pepito landfall

by Rhaydz B. Barcia - Franco Jose C. Baroña - Gaby B. Keith - Aric John Sy Cua - Nestor Abrematea - Agence France-Presse

Nov 17, 2024 12:18 am

EVEN before Super Typhoon Pepito hit land, powerful storm surges hit the provinces of Albay, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte on Saturday morning.

The water level in the coastal towns in Albay, including in Legazpi City, experienced unusual elevations at 6 a.m.

DANGEROUS WATERS Large waves break along a seawall ahead of the expected landfall of Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) in Legaspi City, Albay province, on Nov. 16, 2024. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration warned that Pepito could have a ‘potentially catastrophic’ impact, with millions of people at risk from storm surges. PHOTO BY CHARISM SAYAT/AFP

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