MANILA, Philippines – The low pressure area (LPA) off the West Philippine Sea has intensified into a tropical depression and has been named "Jacinto," the third storm in August and the 10th this year, the state weather agency said on Thursday., This news data comes from:http://neuu.aichuwei.com
In its bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the tropical cyclone was estimated some 480 kilometers west of Subic Bay.
Moving west-northwestward at 20 kilometers per hour (kph), Jacinto has maximum sustained winds of 45kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55kph, the state-run weather agency said.
Moving northwestward in the next 12 hours, the tropical depression will likely exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tonight, Pagasa said.
LPA over West PH Sea develops into tropical depression, now called ‘Jacinto’ -- Pagasa
It is, however, enhancing the southwest monsoon or "habagat" which is affecting several areas particularly in Luzon, it added.
- Pagasa monitors 2 LPAs inside PAR; prevailing 'habagat' brings rain across PH
- PH, Australia, Canada hold maritime drills in West Philippine Sea
- Putin tells Xi China-Russia ties are at 'unprecedented level'
- Lacson: Torre 'acted beyond his authority'
- National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in US capital
- Ukraine's children start new school year in underground classrooms to avoid Russian bombs
- 2 policemen placed under preventive custody for allegedly molesting a female colleague in Marikina
- Philippines to work more closely with US amid regional challenges
- DPWH seeks lookout bulletin vs officials, contractors in ghost projects
- Trump hails Department of War rebrand as 'message of victory'
