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Quezon gov orders evacuation in coastal areas due to storm surge threat
Pangasinan and La Union are enforcing preemptive evacuations in coastal areas due to a storm surge advisory linked to Super Typhoon Pepito.
PAGASA warned of potential life-threatening storm surges exceeding 3.0 meters in low-lying coastal areas, particularly in the Ilocos Region.
An orange warning is in effect for specific towns in La Union and Pangasinan, indicating possible storm surges of 2.1 to 3.0 meters.
Quezon Governor Angelina Tan also ordered the evacuation of residents in coastal areas due to the storm surge threat.
Storm surges have been reported in Bicol, and PAGASA warned of similar occurrences in Quezon and other coastal provinces.
These storm surges could cause significant damage to communities, disrupt marine activities, lead to beach erosion, and cause river flooding, prompting evacuation advisories.
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