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., This news data comes from:http://www.aichuwei.com
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.
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.
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
- MMDA inks deal with DBM for G-3 program
- ‘40% of Filipinos obese’
- Most Filipinos distrust China, see it as biggest threat — OCTA survey
- Bonoan resigns, Dizon named DPWH chief
- Vico Sotto's viral post sparks ethics debate, elicits response from journalists
- Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with Russia
- Manila marks National Heroes Day with job fair
- Thailand set for vote on new PM after dissolution bid rejected
- Eala kicks off US Open campaign, aims for breakthrough win in New York
- Red Cross head says mass evacuation of Gaza City 'impossible'
