Tropical depression might affect weekend’s weatherBy Shelley Shan / Staff reporterA tropical disturbance east of the Philippines is likely to turn into a tropical storm or a typhoon, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said yesterday, adding that it could affect the weather across the nation this weekend. If a tropical storm or a typhoon is to form, it would be named “Bavi,” after a mountain in Vietnam, the bureau said. A weather map, with Taiwan in the center, showing a low pressure system to the east of the Philippines. Chances of heavy rainfall are high in the mountainous areas, he said, adding that if the system moves closer to Taiwan, heavy rainfall could occur across the nation. Between Monday and Wednesday, residents in central and southern Taiwan should be prepare for extreme weather, Wu said.

Source: Taipei Times August 20, 2020 15:56 UTC