The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned the northern part of Luzon to brace for a new round of heavy rainfall and strong winds as Tropical Cyclone “Ofel” (international name: Usagi) intensified into a typhoon, threatening areas still recovering from previous storms.<br /><br />PAGASA Weather Specialist Aldczar Aurelio said Ofel reached typhoon strength at 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The typhoon is now packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour (kph) near its center and gusts reaching 150 kph.<br /><br />READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/11/13/ofel-intensifies-into-a-typhoon<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews<br />
