(Eagle News) — The low pressure area spotted southeast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan has developed into a tropical depression, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration said on Friday.
As of 10 a.m., PAGASA said the eye of TD Tino was located 245 km east southeast of Puerto Princesa.
Tino is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 80 kph.
It is forecast to move west northwest at 28 kph, and is expected to make landfall in southern Palawan, between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., PAGASA said.
According to PAGASA, the estimated rainfall amount within the 200-km diameter of Tino is from moderate to heavy, with Palawan–which has been placed under Signal Number 1–bearing the brunt.
Sea travel in Palawan is “risky” due to “moderate to rough seas.”
PAGASA also advised residents in Mimaropa, Bicol region, eastern Visayas, Caraga, and Panay Island to remain alert for possible flashfloods and landslides.
Tino is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday morning.
