According to the latest storm forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric and Geophysical Agency (PAGASA), a new tropical depression is forming in the Pacific Ocean and is likely to strengthen into a super typhoon when it enters the Philippine Area (PAR) this weekend.
The tropical depression is moving right after storm Kalmaegi, which caused great damage in the Central and Southern Philippines.
According to PAGASA, the tropical depression currently has sustained winds of 55 km/h, gusts of 70 km/h and is expected to enter PAR on Friday night, November 7 or Saturday morning, November 8.
The tropical depression is located about 1,985km northeast of Mindanao, moving west at a speed of about 20km/h, then turning west-northwest as it approaches PAR.
PAGASA forecasts that the tropical depression will continuously strengthen over the sea and may reach typhoon level on November 6 before reaching super typhoon strength over the weekend.
When it enters the Philippines, the storm will be named Uwan.
The meteorological agency also warned of the possibility of Typhoon Uwan making landfall in the Philippines, but the specific location and time are still uncertain as there are more than 5 days away.
The new tropical depression has not yet directly affected the weather on the Philippine mainland, but from Saturday, November 8, the sea in the North and East of the Philippines will start to rise with strong waves and bad weather.
Meanwhile, Typhoon No. 13 Kalmaegi with winds of 140 km/h left behind heavy damage when it made landfall in the Philippines near midnight on Monday, November 3.
Recommendations for tourists during the active period of storm No. 13 Kalmaegi
Follow national forecasts closely, especially if you plan to fly over Manila, Philippines or connect to the Philippines.
Limit booking tours close to the date, as the sea weather can deteriorate rapidly due to the wide influence of storm No. 13 Kalmaegi.
Check flight schedules because there is a possibility of flight delays - changes, especially at airports in Central Vietnam such as Da Nang, Chu Lai, Quy Nhon, Pleiku, Buon Ma Thuot.
