Tropical Depression Luis slightly intensifies east of Camarines Norte
Tropical Depression Luis has intensified off the coast of the Philippines, bringing sustained winds of 55 km/h and potential for heavy rainfall. Authorities have warned of possible floods and landslides in several provinces across Luzon as the storm moves slowly westward.
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LUIS. Satellite image of Tropical Depression Luis as of August 2, 2026, 4 am.
Tropical Depression Luis has intensified, with maximum sustained winds increasing to 55 km/h in the early hours of Sunday, August 2. Significant rainfall is expected in at least eight provinces on the eastern side of Luzon, with warnings of floods and landslides. This is AI-generated.
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Luis slightly intensified while slowing down offshore in the early hours of Sunday, August 2.
Luis’ maximum sustained winds increased from 45 kilometers per hour to 55 km/h, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in its 5 am bulletin on Sunday. The tropical depression’s gustiness also increased from 55 km/h to 70 km/h.
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