According to the latest storm self-report from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, this morning, December 5, the tropical depression is approaching the mainland of the Central region of this country.
As of 7:00 a.m. (local time), the center of the tropical depression was at about 11.6 degrees North latitude - 127.6 degrees East longitude, 235 km east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar. The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression reached 45 km/h, gusting to 55 km/h.
The tropical depression is moving southwest at a speed of 15 km/h. Strong winds extend outwards the center up to 220 km.
Due to the influence of the tropical depression, heavy rain appeared in many areas of the mainland. Accordingly, the rainfall was 100-200mm in Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon and Masbate.
Rainfall of 50-100mm in the Philippines, Bohol, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Siquijor, Guimaras, Iloilo, Capiz, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Agusan del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte.
The low pressure is forecast to cross the Philippine mainland and enter the East Sea early next week.
In the East Sea, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the North East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone): Northeast winds of level 6, sometimes level 7, gusting to level 8-9. Strong seas. Waves are 3.0-5.0m high.
Gulf of Tonkin, the sea area from South Quang Tri to Quang Ngai and the western sea area of the South China Sea (including the western sea area of Truong Sa special zone): Northeast winds of level 5, sometimes level 6, gusting to level 7. Rough seas. Waves are 2.0-4.0m high, with the Gulf of Tonkin alone being 1.5-2.5m.
Central East Sea area: Northeast wind level 6, gust level 7-8. Rough seas. Waves are 3.0-5.0m high. The sea area from Khanh Hoa to Ca Mau: the Northeast wind gradually strengthens to level 6, gusting to level 7-8. Rough seas. Waves are 2.0-4.0m high.
The sea area from South Quang Tri to Quang Ngai, the South East Sea area (including Truong Sa special zone) and the Gulf of Thailand will have scattered showers and thunderstorms.
People and tourists should be on guard during thunderstorms with the possibility of tornadoes and strong gusts of wind of level 6-7. Tourists coming to the Philippines should regularly check their flight schedules and follow local instructions to ensure safety.
