wow888 'Pepito' spurs storm surge threat in Luzon

MANILA, Philippines — Coastal communities in Luzon face a high risk of storm surge within the next 48 hours as Super Typhoon Pepito intensifies, the state weather bureau PAGASA warned on Sundaywow888, November 17.

As of Sunday morning, Pepito was located over the coastal waters of Vinzons, Camarines Norte.

The following areas are at risk of life-threatening storm surge:

High risk (More than 3 meters) Pangasinan Aurora Quezon Camarines Norte Moderate to High Risk (2.1 to 3 meters) Ilocos Sur La Union Pangasinan Isabela Bataan Zambales Metro Manila Quezon Batangas Cavite Marinduque Albay Camarines Sur Catanduanes Masbate Sorsogon Lower Risk (1 to 2 meters) Ilocos Norte Bataan Bulacan Pampanga Metro Manila Sorsogon

The complete list of municipalities that may be affected can be seen here.

What is a storm surge?

The phenomenon is a sudden and dangerous coastal flooding caused by powerful cyclone winds pushing seawater onto land, possibly inundating several towns. This surge can rapidly raise sea levels, posing a serious threat to lives and property.

According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the rise of seawater is primarily caused by the storm’s winds pushing water toward the shore. 

The severity of the surge in any area depends on several factors, including the storm’s track relative to the coastline, its sizewow888, intensity, speed and the underwater topography of the area.

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