‘Mangkhut’ gains strength as it nears PAR
Typhoon “Mangkhut” gained strength as it neared the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). It was expected to enter the country at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the weather bureau said.
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather forecaster Chris Perez said that as of 3 a.m., “Mangkhut” which will be named “Ompong” once it enters the country, was last observed 1,390 kilometers east of southern Luzon.
The typhoon has maximum sustained winds of 220 kms per hour near the center and gusts of 245 kph. It was and moving west at 20 kph.
Moderate to heavy rain is expected across Luzon and some parts of the country starting Wednesday until the weekend.
Perez said the southwest monsoon continues to affect the western section of the country, particularly Palawan, western Visayas and Zamboanga peninsula.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorm.
Temperature in Metro Manila ranges from 25-32 degrees Celsius, Baguio City 15-21, Tagaytay City 21-28, Iloilo City 25-31, Metro Cebu 24-32, and Metro Davao at 24-32. PNA
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