LPA outside PAR develops into typhoon

The low-pressure area outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) has developed into a tropical depression and may enter the country on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

- BELLA CARIASO

The state weather bureau said that the center of the tropical depression was located 1,540 kilometers east of southeastern Mindanao, with maximum sustained winds of 45 km per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 55 kph as it moves eastward at 20 kph.

PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina said the tropical depression is expected to enter PAR by Wednesday morning.

Once it enters PAR, the tropical depression will be named Kabayan.

Badrina said the track of tropical cyclones in November is usually Visayas and Mindanao.