Inday tropical storm intensifies slightly



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Inday continues to improve the southwestern monsoon, which brings intermittent rainfall in the region of Ilocos, the administrative region of the Cordillera, Zambales and Bataan

Posted 12:25, July 19, 2018

Last updated on 12:25 PM, July 19, 2018

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  Satellite image of Inday Storm Inday (Ampil) dated July 19, 2018, 11:30 am Image courtesy of NOAA

Satellite image of tropical storm Inday (Ampil) as of of July 19, 2018, at 11:30 am. Image courtesy of NOAA

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Inday (Ampil) has slightly intensified while crossing the Philippine Sea Thursday 19 July.

In a bulletin released Thursday at 11am, the PAGASA National Meteorological Bureau declared Inday now has maximum winds of 75 kilometers per hour (km / h) from the previous 65 km / h and gusts of up to At 90 km / h compared to the previous 80 km / h.

The tropical storm is already 935 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, moving east to the northeast at 20 km / h after s & # 39; to be barely moved before dawn on Thursday

Philippines, and there are no areas under the tropical cyclone warning signs. It will, however, continue to improve the southwestern monsoon

Moderate to heavy rains occur in the Ilocos region, the Cordillera administrative region, the Zambales and Bataan intermittently or at irregular intervals . Heavy rains, light to heavy, are also expected in the rest of Luzon until Saturday, July 21st.

The inhabitants of Luzon, especially those in mountainous or low-lying areas, should remain vigilant in case of sudden floods and landslides. . (READ: QUICK FACTS: Tropical Cyclones, Rainfall Notices)

Some areas of Luzon suspended classes on Thursday. There were no more class suspensions in Metro Manila, as the weather in the Capital Region has improved compared to previous days. (Read: #WalangPasok: class suspensions, Thursday, July 19)

PAGASA also warned that the sea voyage remains risky on the east coast of North Luzon and on the coasts of Central Luzon, as the combined southwestern monsoon In Inday According to the latest forecast trail, Inday is expected to leave the Philippine zone of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning

  Tropical Storm Forecast Trail (Ampil) on July 19, 2018, 11 am. Image courtesy of PAGASA

Tropical Storm Index Forecast Trail (Ampil) dated July 19, 2018 at 11:00 am. 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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