According to the latest information from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), between September 20 and October 3, the country is likely to face four tropical depressions.
Tropical Depression Igme, although it left the Philippine Area of Observation (PAR) on the morning of September 21, continues to affect weather conditions with a strong southwest monsoon. Scattered rains and thunderstorms have been reported in Batanes, Babuyan Islands, as well as Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon and Western Visayas.
The death toll from the recent typhoons and depressions has risen to 25, according to a report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
About 1.45 million people (equivalent to 387,755 families) have been affected, and 23,512 people are still staying in 199 evacuation centers. Many roads and bridges have also been severely affected.
During the week of September 20 to 26, PAGASA forecasts no tropical storms to form in the region, but at least three tropical depressions are likely to form.
The first two depressions are expected to form in the northern part of the East Sea and near the East Sea, with the potential to intensify into tropical storms. The third depression is expected to develop in the eastern part of the PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Information Domain (TCID) boundary.
From September 27 to October 3, the third low pressure is forecast to move westward and a fourth low pressure may appear northeast of the forecast area.
Given the complex weather conditions, visitors should monitor weather information regularly. If you plan to travel to the Philippines and neighboring regions during this time, you should prepare flexible and safe travel plans.
During storms and low pressure periods, it is necessary to limit outdoor activities, especially near coastal areas and areas at risk of flooding.
