MANILA, Philippines (Updated 7:29 a.m.. October 21) — Heavy rains spawned by Tropical Storm Pepito triggered floods and landslides in some parts of the country Tuesday ahead of its forecast landfall in the Aurora-Isabela area.
Pepito, the country’s 16th cyclone this year, gathered more strength as it barreled toward Aurora-Isabela area on Tuesday.
Heavy rains brought by Pepito triggered a landslide in Guinayangan, Quezon.
Authorities said several rivers have also overflowed due to heavy rains.
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— with The STAR/Helen Flores