The Catanduanes power grid will implement a total shutdown on Saturday, November 16, on or before 2 p.m., in preparation for the threat of Super Typhoon Pepito.
First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative Inc. said the shutdown is to give Sunwest Water and Electric Co., Inc. (SUWECO) and National Power Corporation (NPC) personnel ample time to secure their power plant units and substations.
“Further, to ensure the safety of our lineworkers, technical operations at TSD Coverage Area (Virac, Bato, San Miguel, Baras, Gigmoto, San Andres) is hereby suspended starting 1:00 PM this afternoon until further notice,” it added.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 was raised over Catanduanes and part of northeastern Camarines Sur at 11 a.m. as tropical cyclone Pepito intensified into a super typhoon on Saturday, threatening the Bicol region, weather service PAGASA said.
Intense to torrential (> 200 mm) rains will be experienced on Saturday up to Sunday noon over the following areas: Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, and Camarines Norte, it added.
Based on the track forecast, Pepito is more likely to make landfall in the vicinity of Catanduanes on Saturday night, Nov. 16, or Sunday early morning, Nov. 17, PAGASA said. —Sherylin Untalan/KG, GMA Integrated News
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