Avisos

General Flood AdvisoryUnder present weather conditions, At 3:00 PM today, the center of the eye of Super Typhoon "PEPITO" {MAN-YI} was estimated based on all available data at 145 km East Southeast of Virac, Catanduanes (13.3°N, 125.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 195 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 240 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 20 km/h. Meanwhile, the center of Tropical Depression "OFEL" {USAGI} was estimated based on all available data at 195 km Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes (22.1°N, 120.6°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 60 km/h. It is moving East Southeastward at 10 km/h. The 12-hour rainfall forecast is moderate to HEAVY rains. WATERCOURSES STILL LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED : + **Camarines Sur** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Lower Kilbay Catabangan, Ragay, Tinalmud, Tambang and Lagonoy. + **Albay** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Guinale and Upper Donsol. + **Catanduanes** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Cabuyan, Bato and Pajo. + **Camarines Norte** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Labo and Daet Basud. + **Sorsogon** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Lower Donsol, Ogod, Putiao, Cadacan, Banuang-Daan, Fabrica (Tugbugan) and Matnog. + **Masbate** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Lanang, Mapayawan, Mandaon, Asid, Malbug, Guiom, Nainday, Daraga, Nauco (Aguada) and Baleno.People living near the mountain slopes and in the low lying areas of the above mentioned river systems and the **Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils** concerned still advised to take appropriate actions.

PAGASA

Tropical Cyclone Alert : Tropical Depression Ofel (USAGI)“OFEL” WEAKENS INTO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION AND IS ABOUT TO MAKE LANDFALL IN SOUTHERN TAIWAN.Location of eye/center : The center of Tropical Depression OFEL was estimated based on all available data at at 195 km Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes (22.1, 120.6).Strength : Maximum winds of 45 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 60 kph.Forecast movement : Forecast to move East Southeastward.Forecast position : Nov 17, 2024 02:00 AM - 170 km North Northwest of Itbayat, BatanesHAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREASOFEL is not directly affecting the land areas of the country.HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERSOFEL is not directly affecting the coastal waters of the country.TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOKOFEL is forecast to cross the southern portion of Taiwan and possibly emerge over the sea east of Taiwan within 12 hours. Furthermore, due to unfavorable environment and land interaction, OFEL may become a remnant low pressure area within the same period.

PAGASA