World Update

New storm off Philippines grows stronger


Weather expert Benison Estareja said Bebinca was about 1,975km east of Central Luzon. On its current track, it could affect eastern Luzon and the Visayas, according to Manila Times September 12. However, according to the storm forecast map, by September 15 the storm will move north, no longer heading towards Vietnam.

“Typhoon Bebinca is expected to continue to strengthen as it moves northwest before entering the Philippine forecast area (PAR), likely on the night of September 13,” said expert Estareja.

According to the September 12 update from the newspaper RapplerTyphoon Bebinca is moving north at 30km/h. Currently, the storm has maximum sustained winds of 95km/h and gusts of up to 115km/h (on September 11, maximum winds were 65km/h and gusts of 80km/h).

According to hydrometeorological experts, Bebinca is likely to intensify into a typhoon while still outside the PAR. Once inside the PAR, the storm will be locally named Ferdie.

The storm is expected to pass just off the northeastern boundary of the PAR. It is the sixth storm to hit the Philippines this year.

In addition, Typhoon Bebinca will intensify the southwest monsoon, or habagat in Filipino, affecting some areas in Visayas and Mindanao.

In addition, the storm also caused localized thunderstorms in many places in Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) and Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon).

On the other hand, the Philippine National Weather Service said localized thunderstorms also caused cloudy conditions in Metro Manila and parts of Luzon.

According to the announcement on the morning of September 12 local time, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasted that the areas of Masbate, Eastern Visayas, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Palawan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Zamboanga del Norte, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, South Cotabato will record moderate to heavy rains, with rainfall ranging from 50-100mm, from noon September 12 to noon September 13.

Additionally, PAGASA warned that some areas may experience flooding and landslides.

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