MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in the country, including Metro Manila, were at risk of a storm surge ranging from one to more than three meters high due to Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned on Sunday.
As of 2 a.m. on November 17, the low-lying and coastal areas of the following places are at risk of storm surge within the next 48 hours:
Estimated storm surge heights: more than 3 meters
- La Union
- Pangasinan
- Aurora
- Quezon
- Albay
- Camarines Norte
- Camarines Sur
- Catanduanes
- Masbate
- Sorsogon
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Estimated storm surge heights: 2.1-3 meters
- Ilocos Sur
- La Union
- Pangasinan
- Isabela
- Bataan
- Zambales
- Metro Manila
- Quezon
- Batangas
- Cavite
- Marinduque
- Albay
- Camarines Sur
- Masbate
- Sorsogon
- Northern Samar
- Samar (Western Samar)
Estimated storm surge heights: 1-2 meters
- Ilocos Norte
- Bataan
- Bulacan
- Pampanga
- Sorsogon
- Northern Samar
- Eastern Samar
Pagasa said the listed places may experience life-threatening flooding from rising sea water and high waves.
It advised residents living in the low-lying coastal communities to stay away from the coast or beach, cancel all marine activities, move to higher grounds, and be aware and follow the latest updates from Pagasa.