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Satellite image of the tropical depression Ambo as of May 10, 2020, 11 p.m. NOAA’s picture
MANILA, Philippines – The state meteorological agency warned that the tropical depression Ambo is expected to bring rain to Mindanao on Monday May 11.
In a bulletin issued at 11 pm on Sunday, May 10, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that Ambo is already 405 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.
It sped up a bit, now it’s moving northwest at 20 kilometers per hour (km / h) of the previous 15 km / h.
Both continue to have maximum winds of 45 km / h and gusts of up to 55 km / h. But his latest forecast shows it may become a tropical storm by Wednesday, May 13, as it approaches the country.
If he stays on course, Ambo could make landfall on Catanduanes on Thursday, May 14, PAGASA meteorology specialist Ariel Rojas said in a Facebook briefing after 11 p.m. Ambo’s movement, however, could still change.
Tracking the forecast for Tropical Depression Ambo as of May 10, 2020, 11 p.m. PAGASA’s picture
For now, there are no areas under tropical cyclone wind signals. PAGASA said wind signals are less likely to increase in the next 48 hours. (READ: Why is it now called tropical cyclone ‘wind’ – and not ‘warning’ – signs?)
As for the rain, the Ambo depression or extension will bring scattered light to moderate rain to Mindanao in the next 24 hours. There may also be heavy isolated showers during thunderstorms.
Rojas said flash floods and landslides are possible. (READ: QUICK FACTS: tropical cyclones, rain warnings)
Moderate to rough seas will also be experienced on the eastern coasts of the Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Davao Oriental and Davao Occidental, PAGASA added. Anglers and those with small marine vessels are advised not to sail.
Both are the Philippines’ first tropical cyclone by 2020. The country receives an average of 20 tropical cyclones per year. (READ: LIST: PAGASA names for tropical cyclones in 2020)
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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