According to the latest storm news from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the low pressure area east of Mindanao has strengthened into tropical depression Ada.
The tropical depression is moving northwest, approaching the East Sea, forecast to continue to strengthen into a storm and may directly affect many areas of the Philippines in the coming days.
According to the bulletin broadcast at 11 am on January 14, the center of the tropical depression Ada is located about 635 km east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur province, with the strongest wind near the center reaching 45 km/h, gusts of 55 km/h, moving in the northwest direction at a speed of 35 km/h.
In the next 3 days, tropical depression Ada is forecast to move in a northwest to northwestwest direction, approaching the central Philippines - the area bordering the East Sea and the western Pacific Ocean.
According to PAGASA, tropical depression Ada is likely to strengthen into a storm within the next 24 hours, and will continue to increase in intensity when operating in the Philippine waters.
On the forecast trajectory, this system may approach or land in Eastern Visayas on January 16 or early morning of January 17, then continue to affect the Catanduanes area on January 17-18, before changing direction to the east Luzon sea.
It is unlikely that the storm will enter the East Sea and become storm number 1.
At sea, waves from 3 to 4 m high were recorded in many sea areas in the north and east of the Philippines. PAGASA warns small boats, especially coastal fishing vessels, not to go out to sea in rough seas due to the Ada tropical depression.
In case the tropical depression Ada continues to strengthen into a storm and moves near the East Sea, people and tourists need to proactively follow weather warnings and comply with the recommendations of local authorities.
Tourists who are planning to travel to the Philippines or travel on sea routes and islands in the eastern and central Philippines in the coming days need to regularly follow the news bulletins on depressions, tropical depressions and storms issued by PAGASA.
Weather may worsen rapidly with heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas, affecting aviation, ships and outdoor tours.
Tourists should proactively adjust their itinerary, limit travel by sea, avoid coastal areas and small islands when there is a warning of big waves. Follow the instructions of local authorities and travel agencies to ensure safety.
