Pepito exits PAR, weakens over West Philippine Sea

Severe Tropical Storm Pepito (international name: Man-Yi) exited the Philippines Area of Responsibility at 12 p.m. on Monday, November 18.

As of 4 p.m., Pepito was located 410 kilometers west of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, with maximum sustained winds at 110 kph and gustiness up to 135 kph.

Despite leaving PAR, Pepito continues to weaken over the West Philippine Sea due to an unfavorable environment created by a northeasterly wind surge; it may become a remnant low by Wednesday, November 20.

Parts of Casiguran, Aurora, are in ruins after Super Typhoon Pepito's onslaught, with damaged homes, fallen trees, and downed power lines cutting off access to several barangays on Monday, November 18.

Residents in Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, face extensive damage to property following the aftermath of Super Typhoon Pepito.

The Magat Dam in Isabela is nearing its spilling level of 193 meters due to heavy rainfall from Pepito; six spillway gates have been opened and residents are advised to evacuate high-risk areas.