Tropical cyclone enters PAR tomorrow

September 12, 2024 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines —  The Philippines’ sixth tropical cyclone this year is expected to enter the country’s area of responsibility tomorrow, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Ferdie (international name Bebinca) is expected to intensify into a severe tropical storm in the next 24 hours and may reach typhoon category today.

“This tropical cyclone is expected to exit the country on Saturday morning. It will remain far from the Philippine landmass,” the state weather bureau said yesterday.

Eastern Visayas, Bicol and Caraga are already experiencing cloudy skies and rains, PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina said at a briefing.

“There is a small chance that the cyclone will make landfall in the country, but it will enhance the southwest monsoon as it moves northwestward,” he said.

The enhanced southwest monsoon will also bring rains to Central Luzon, Metro Manila, Calabarzon and Mimaropa, Badrina noted.

Heavy rains are expected in the northern and western