‘Pilandok’ to intensify into tropical storm - Pagasa
Tropical Depression Pilandok is expected to intensify into a tropical storm as it moves through the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The storm is currently enhancing the southwest monsoon, bringing heavy rains to Luzon and surrounding regions.
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MANILA, Philippines - Tropical Depression Pilandok is expected to intensify and become a tropical storm on Tuesday, Sept. 1, as it continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Monday.Weather specialist Aldczar D. Aurelio said that "Pilandok" slightly intensified over the sea, with winds near its center reaching 55 kilometers per hour (km/h).Aurelio said that it will strengthen further and become a tropical storm on Tuesday before weakening into a tropical depression on Wednesday.If the storm maintains its…
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