As Tropical Storm “Ofel” (international name: Usagi) continues to weaken while slowly moving over the Sea West of Taiwan, Typhoon “Pepito” (international name: Man-yi) is intensifying and nearing the super typhoon category.<br /><br />In its 5 a.m. tropical cyclone bulletin issued on Saturday, Nov. 16, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the center of “Ofel” was estimated to be 240 km northwest of Itbayat, Batanes. It has maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center and gusts of up to 90 km/h, moving slowly north-northeastward.<br /><br />READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/11/16/pepito-nears-super-typhoon-category<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
