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., This news data comes from:http://jiyc.jyxingfa.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.
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.
- Roxas matriarch Judy Araneta-Roxas, 91
- Sotto willing to testify in Senate probe of flood control anomalies if summoned
- Made in China? The remarkable tale of Venice's iconic winged lion
- India's Modi meets Japan's Ishiba as he begins Asia tour
- India to cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods to boost local demand following steep US tariffs
- Head of main US health agency abruptly dismissed
- Konektadong Pinoy Bill has lapsed into law — Palace
- Globe: Mobile data helps drive national progress
- No winner in Ultra, Megalotto draws for Sept 5
- 2028 polls overseas voter registration opens in Dec
