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, This news data comes from:http://www.gyglfs.com
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.
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.
- Malacañang calls plot to jail VP Duterte 'wild imagination'
- LGBTQ+ Catholics make Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome and celebrate a new sense of acceptance
- Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with lava pouring out from multiple vents
- Comelec: Postponed village, youth elections not in 2026 budget
- Metro Manila, rest of Luzon would be rainy due to ‘habagat’ —Pagasa
- Lacson to give Dizon 'damning' proof vs DPWH 'rotten fruits'
- President Marcos commits to boosting PH digital infrastructure
- An AI simulation of a Mount Fuji eruption is being used to prepare Tokyo for the worst
- Mandela grandson says he will join Gaza aid boat
- Lacson: DPWH exec sought ‘insertions’
