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.
LPA over West PH Sea develops into tropical depression, now called ‘Jacinto’ -- Pagasa
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., This news data comes from:http://www.redcanaco.com
Moving northwestward in the next 12 hours, the tropical depression will likely exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tonight, Pagasa said.
It is, however, enhancing the southwest monsoon or "habagat" which is affecting several areas particularly in Luzon, it added.
- Jollibee, DepEd partner to develop quick service restaurant curriculum for senior high
- Thailand set for vote on new PM after dissolution bid rejected
- Diokno urges Philippines to rejoin ICC to counter China's aggression
- Pope meets with Chagos refugees and delivers message about rights of the weak against the powerful
- Customs finds only 2 luxury cars at contractor's compound in Pasig
- Japan govt seeks to triple spending on drones
- DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
- PH, Australia commend ‘impressive’ joint sea drills
- Lacson to govt: Protect education budget
- Heavy rains flood parts of Metro Manila anew
