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Satellite image of the tropical depression Ambo as of May 10, 2020, 2 p.m. PAGASA’s picture
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Low Pressure Area (LPA) within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) turned into a tropical depression at 2 pm on Sunday, May 10. It was given the local name of Ambo.
Tropical Depression Ambo is the Philippines’ first tropical cyclone for 2020.
In a bulletin released Sunday at 5 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Ambo is now 545 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.
It is moving west northwest at 15 kilometers per hour (km / h).
At the moment, the tropical depression has maximum winds of 45 km / h and gusts of up to 55 km / h. According to his latest forecast, Ambo will remain a tropical depression.
PAGASA said it is less likely to generate tropical cyclone wind signals in the next 48 hours. (READ: Why is tropical cyclone now called ‘wind’ – and not ‘warning’ – signs?)
But in the next 24 hours, the Ambo canal or extension is expected to bring rain.
PAGASA warned of scattered moderate to moderate rainfall, with isolated heavy showers during thunderstorms, in the following areas:
- Caraga
- Davao Region
- Soccsksargen
- Maguindanao
“Residents in these areas are advised to continue to monitor for updates, especially local warnings of rain or thunderstorms and warnings of heavy rain,” said PAGASA.
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte suspended work at government and private offices from 3 pm on Sunday through Monday, May 11, “except for offices related to disasters, emergencies, rescue, health and services social”.
In the coming days, Ambo may affect parts of the Visayas and Luzon. PAGASA is expected to issue more detailed forecasts as the tropical depression approaches.
Tracking the forecast for tropical depression in Ambo from May 10, 2020 at 5 p.m. PAGASA’s picture
The Philippines receives an average of 20 tropical cyclones per year. (READ: QUICK FACTS: tropical cyclones, rain warnings)
In PAGASA’s climate perspective, he gave the following estimates for the number of tropical cyclones in the next 6 months:
- May – 1 or 2
- June – 1 or 2
- July: from 2 to 4
- August – 2 or 3
- September – 2 or 3
- October – 2 or 3
Ambo’s arrival also occurs when the Philippines fights the coronavirus outbreak. As of Sunday, the country has 10,794 cases of coronavirus, with 719 deaths. – Rappler.com
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