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Although tropical storm Henry (Son-Tinh) is out of the Philippine zone of responsibility, the southwestern monsoon still affects the country
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Satellite image of tropical storm Henry (Son-Tinh) dated July 17, 2018, at 11 am Image courtesy of NOAA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Tropical Depression Henry has stepped up in a tropical storm and accelerated leaving the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday morning, July 17th. He received the international name Son-Tinh.
In a bulletin issued Tuesday at 11 am, the PAGASA meteorological office said tropical storm Henry was already 415 kilometers west of Calayan, Cagayan, 45 km / h from the previous 25 km. /H.
Henry now has maximum winds of 65 km / h from the previous 60 km / h and gusts up to 80 km / h from the previous 75 km / h.
There are no more tropical areas Henry, the 8th tropical cyclone of the Philippines for 2018, has already made landfall in the following areas of Cagayan province:
- Camiguin Island
- Fuga Island
- ] Dalupiri Island
Tropical Storm Forecast Trail Henry ( Son-Tinh) dated July 17, 2018, at 11 am Image courtesy of PAGASA
Although the tropical storm has already come out of PAR, the southwestern monsoon or hanging habagat still brings rain.
There are monsoon rains in Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, East Mindoro, Western Mindoro, Palawan and Western Visayas.
Heavy rains and thunderstorms are also observed in the rest of the country due to the southwestern monsoon.
Floods have already been reported in several regions. Residents are urged to remain alert for sudden floods and landslides. (READ: FAST FACTS: Tropical Cyclones, Rainfall Notices)
Various cities and provinces suspended their courts on Tuesday because of heavy rains and floods. (READ OUT: #WalangPasok: class suspensions, Tuesday, July 17)
After all the cities of Metro Manila declared separately class suspensions, Malacañang also stated that he was suspending classes in Metro Manila from from 13:00. it also included the suspension of work in the government offices of Metro Manila, with the exception of basic and health services, disaster preparedness and management, and other vital functions [19659009]. Honasan II, who is the head of the Vicente Sotto III Senate is abroad.
The Supreme Court (SC) meanwhile, suspended the work of its staff from noon. The SC stated "that the judges of the Third Degree Courts and Trial Judges of Metro Manila and other affected areas have the discretion to suspend the work, taking into account the particular circumstances in their localities".
Comelec) also suspended work from noon for its headquarters in Intramuros, as well as in the local offices of Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bataan and Bulacan. The registration of voters in these areas is also suspended.
PAGASA also warned that the sea voyage remains risky on the south west coast of Luzon.
In addition to the southwestern monsoon, PAGASA also monitors a low pressure area 915 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan
This APL is still too far to affect the country, but it could turn into a tropical depression in the next 36 hours.
The Philippines usually 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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