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Satellite image of the tropical depression index dated July 18, 2018, at 5 pm. Image courtesy of PAGASA
MANILA, Philippines – The tropical depression has slightly strengthened and accelerated Wednesday afternoon, July 18, while she continued to improve the monsoon Southwest or hanging habagat
On Wednesday, the National Meteorological Bureau PAGASA reported that Inday now had maximum winds of 60 kilometers per hour (km / h) from the Previous 55 km / h and gusts up to 75 km / h from the previous 65 km /
PAGASA warned that Inday could further strengthen in a tropical storm in the next 24 hours.
The tropical depression is already 755 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, moving east 25 km / h from the previous 15 km / h [19659006 It is not expected that the Inday will reach the shores of the Philippines, and there is no area under the tropical cyclone warning signals. It will, however, continue to improve the southwestern monsoon
Moderate to abundant rains will hit the Ilocos region, the Cordillera Administrative Region, the Cagayan Valley, the Zambales and Bataan. The frequency will be intermittent, or not continuous, according to PAGASA
Scattered rains, ranging from light to heavy, are also expected in the rest of Luzon.
Residents of Luzon, especially those of low altitude or mountainous areas, should be alert for possible sudden floods and landslides. (READ: FAST FACTS: tropical cyclones, precipitation warnings)
PAGASA also warned that maritime voyages are risky on the coasts of central Luzon and on the east coast of north Luzon.
is expected to leave the Philippines' area of responsibility (RAP) on Saturday morning, July 21st.
Tropical Depression Index Prediction Trail dated July 18, 2018 at 5 pm. Image courtesy of PAGASA
Inday is the 9th tropical cyclone of the Philippines for 2018. The country receives an average of 20 tropical cyclones a year. (READ: LIST: The names of PAGASA for tropical cyclones in 2018)
PAGASA declared the beginning of the rainy season on June 8th. – Rappler.com
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