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.
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.
LPA over West PH Sea develops into tropical depression, now called ‘Jacinto’ -- Pagasa, This news data comes from:http://www.ycyzqzxyh.com
- MPD announces road closures for Bar exams
- Immigration deports 49 South Korean fugitives
- Kris Aquino is alive, says friend amid reports of death
- Pagasa sees cyclone-free week across PH
- Xi slams 'bullying' in speech to regional leaders at summit
- Indonesia, US and allies launch joint military drills
- LPA trough, 'habagat' to bring rains in parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila
- Trump to blacklist countries for imprisoning Americans
- Rubio says US warned France on Israel annexation moves
- 17 House lawmakers press Marcos administration to raise WPS issue to UN
