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Typhoon Odette strengthens further over Philippine Sea
Typhoon Odette, internationally known as Rai, is intensifying over the Philippine Sea, with PAGASA raising tropical cyclone wind signals in multiple areas.
Odette now has maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h and gustiness of up to 160 km/h.
The typhoon is located 485 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, and is moving west northwest at 25 km/h.
Landfall in Caraga or Eastern Visayas is expected on Thursday afternoon or evening, December 16.
Odette could reach a peak intensity of 155 km/h before making landfall.
Massive rainfall is expected in the coming days, potentially causing floods and landslides.
The eastern parts of Mindanao and the Visayas are already experiencing rain from Odette's trough and rainbands.
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Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) has further intensified and is projected to make landfall on Thursday afternoon in the Eastern Visayas or Caraga region.
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Severe Tropical Storm Odette entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Tuesday evening and strengthened into a typhoon by Wednesday morning.
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Typhoon Odette (Rai) made its first landfall in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte at 1:30 pm on Thursday, December 16.
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Typhoon Odette has intensified over the Philippine Sea with maximum sustained winds of 140 kph and gustiness of up to 170 kph.
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Typhoon Odette, also known as Rai, made its ninth landfall over Roxas, Palawan, and was located over the waters of San Vicente, Palawan, heading west.
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