MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Maring slightly intensified on Friday as it moves “erratically” over the country’s waters, the state weather bureau said. In its latest weather update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Maring was last spotted 495 kilometers (km) east of Catarman, Northern Samar. ADVERTISEMENTIt now packs a maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) and a gustiness of up to 70 kph, Pagasa said. Meanwhile, Pagasa said it is currently monitoring another tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). ADVERTISEMENTOn Saturday, light to moderate with at times heavy rains may begin affecting Occidental Minodor, Palawan and the rest of Visayas, Pagasa added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 08, 2021 06:22 UTC