‘Paeng’ leaves PH

Pagasa satellite image as of 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 4, 2014

MANILA, Philippines–Typhoon “Paeng,” in all its intensity, has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility Tuesday morning.

According to the final bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration issued at 11 a.m., “Paeng” was last spotted at 1,373 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes at 10 a.m.

“Paeng” made its exit with a slight decrease in strength as it packed maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts of 220 kph.

In Pagasa’s 5 a.m. weather forecast, “Paeng” packed maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gusts of 230 kph.

“Paeng” tracks a north northeast path at a pace of 19 kph.

Responding to appeals for help, the Inquirer is extending its relief efforts to the families affected by Typhoon Paeng. Cash donations may be deposited in the Inquirer Foundation Corp. Banco De Oro (BDO) Current Account No.: 007960018860 and through Maya