Typhoon Pedring Hits Luzon, Metro Manila Devastated

Typhoon Pedring made himself felt early Tuesday morning with strong winds but lesser rain than what we usually get during typhoons. It still caused flood, though, in some areas especially in the flood-prone areas like Malabon.

What used to be the seawall in Roxas Blvd/Susan Enriquez (GMA News)

Strong winds also caused big waves in Manila Bay, destroying the seawall along Roxas Boulevard in Manila. Winds also caused at least two billboards in Makati City to fall down, hitting vehicles and causing traffic in the area.

Pool area of the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City/GMA News

The pool area of Sofitel Philippine Plaza was also unrecognizable after it was hit by the flood. The destruction of the seawall behind the hotel caused the water to enter the area.

Areas under Typhoon Signal #3:
- Ilocos Norte
- Ilocos Sur
- Abra
- Kalinga
- Mt. Province
- Ifugao
- Benguet
- La Union
- Nueva Viscaya
- Pangasinan

Areas under Typhoon Signal #2:
- Apayao
- Cagayan
- Isabela
- Quirino
- Nueva Ecija
- Aurora
- Zambales
- Pampanga
- Tarlac
- Bulacan
- Bataan
- Metro Manila

Areas under Typhoon Signal #1:
- Babuyan and Calayan group of islands
- Northern Quezon including Polillo Island, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Lubang Island and Cavite

PAGASA Bulletin:

At 10:00 AM today, the eye of Typhoon “PEDRING” was located based on radar, satellite and surface data at 100 km East of Baguio City (16.5°N, 121.5°E). Maximum winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. Forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph. Typhoon “PEDRING” is expected to be at 300 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur by tomorrow morning and at 710 km West Northwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur by Thursday morning.