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LIVE updates: Tropical Storm Pepito

October 21, 2020 | 7:53am

This Oct. 20, 2020 satellite image shows Tropical Storm Pepito (international name Saudel) hovering over the Philippines.

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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.

Follow this page for updates on 'Pepito'.

— with The STAR/Helen Flores

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