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Henry maintains his strength by striking the island of Camiguin de Cagayan Monday, July 16 evening
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Satellite image of the tropical depression Henry on July 16, 2018 at 22:50. Image courtesy of PAGASA
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Henry landed in Camiguin Island, Cagayan Province on Monday, July 16th.
In a bulletin issued Monday at 23h, PAGASA already 60 kilometers southeast of Calayan, Cagayan, moving westward at a speed slightly less than 25 kilometers per hour (km / h) compared at the previous 30 km / h. It crosses the group of Babuyan Islands
The tropical depression maintained its strength when it hit the ground, with maximum winds of 60 km / h and gusts of up to 75 km / h.
The signal number 1 remains high
- Batanes
- northern part of Cagayan including group of Babuyan Islands
- northern part of Apayao
- northern part of Ilocos Norte
PAGASA warns that occasional gusty rains are expected in areas under signal The tropical depression also continues to accentuate the southwestern monsoon or hanging habagat, bringing rain to Metro Manila, Zambales , Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan,
Torrential rains and thunderstorms will also reach the rest of the country due to the southwestern monsoon
The areas affected by Henry and the monsoon Southwest should remain alert in case of sudden floods and landslides. (READ: QUICK FACTS: tropical cyclones, rainfall forecasts)
Several areas of Luzon have suspended classes for Tuesday, July 17, as more rains are expected. (READ: #WalangPasok: class suspensions, Tuesday, July 17)
PAGASA also advised fishermen and other small vessels not to venture on the coasts of areas under signal number 1 and on the coast west of Luzon. Henry and the southwestern monsoon cause moderate to severe seas.
According to his latest forecast trail, Henry is expected to leave the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday morning.
Tropical Depression Prediction Trail Henry, 16 July 2018, 2300 hrs. Image courtesy of PAGASA
Henry is the 8th tropical cyclone of the Philippines for 2018. The country receives an average of 20 tropical cyclones a year. (READ: LIST: PAGASA names for tropical cyclones in 2018)
In addition to Henry, PAGASA also monitors a Low Pressure Zone (LPA) located 930 kilometers east of Infanta. , Quezon. This APL has not yet effect on the country.
PAGASA declared the beginning of the rainy season on June 8th. – Rappler.com
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