LPA outside PAR to turn into typhoon

The low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine area of responsibility will develop into a typhoon and was expected to enter PAR yesterday or early today, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.

- By BELLA CARIASO

"There is a high chance that the LPA will develop into a typhoon within this day," PAGASA weather specialist Veronica Torres said at a 4 p.m. briefing yesterday.

As of 3 p.m. yesterday, the LPA was located 1,460 kilometers east of Southern Luzon.

Torres said that satellite image showed the weather disturbance has wide circulation.

"The trough or extension of the LPA is currently affecting the country. The trough will bring rains in Aurora, Quezon, Bicol region, Northern Samar, Palawan, Zamboanga peninsula, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and Soccsksargen," Torres added.

She advised the public to take necessary precautions on possible flooding and landslides.