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.
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://gyglfs.com
LPA over West PH Sea develops into tropical depression, now called ‘Jacinto’ -- Pagasa
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.
- Veteran Thai politician Anutin Charnvirakul wins vote in Parliament to become next prime minister
- Afghan quake death toll surges to over 2,200
- Leviste files charges against DPWH engineer who tried to bribe him
- Sara favors punishing officials, lifestyle checks
- Japan PM Ishiba bounces back in polls after election debacle
- Malabon averts crisis with garbage deal
- Sri Lanka's jailed ex-president Wickremesinghe granted bail
- EU massive fine against Google draws Trump’s ire
- Marcos sacks PNP Chief Torre, saying it was 'difficult but necessary'
- Surfacing of WPS features ‘likely’ natural occurrence, not due to dumped crushed corals
