Parts of Northern Luzon will experience heavy rains on Thursday afternoon due to Super Typhoon Ofel (international name: Usagi), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Typhoon Ofel as of 4:00 p.m. on November 13, 2024. Handout/DOST-PAGASAMANILA -- More areas were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 as typhoon Ofel (international name: Usagi) threatens northern Luzon,

A storm surge warning was hoisted over six provinces in Luzon due to Super Typhoon Ofel (international name: Usagi). The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Thursday the storm surge is likely to occur within the next 48 hours as Ofel continued to gain more power.