Philippine authorities have ordered the evacuation of more than 100,000 people as typhoon Nesat brought heavy rains and strong winds.
The eastern province of Albay, 325 kilometres south-east of Manila, is in the path of Typhoon Nesat.
Governor Joey Salceda suspended school classes and stopped small sea vessels from sailing due to strong winds and huge waves.
The bureau placed 35 provinces under storm alert, including Manila, and warned that Nesat could trigger flash floods and landslides.
Nesat was expected to make landfall in the north-eastern province of Aurora or in the adjacent province of Isabela late tomorrow.
The eastern province of Albay, 325 kilometres south-east of Manila, is in the path of Typhoon Nesat.
Governor Joey Salceda suspended school classes and stopped small sea vessels from sailing due to strong winds and huge waves.
Aviation authorities suspended at least 20 domestic flights today due to the bad weather.
The weather bureau said Nesat, with maximum sustained winds of 120km/h and gusts of up to 150km/h, was moving north-west at 17km/h.The bureau placed 35 provinces under storm alert, including Manila, and warned that Nesat could trigger flash floods and landslides.
Nesat was expected to make landfall in the north-eastern province of Aurora or in the adjacent province of Isabela late tomorrow.
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