MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Enteng has intensified into a Tropical Storm as its center neared the coastal waters of Vinzons, Camarines Norte, according to the 5 a.m. bulletin (No.6) of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
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Meanwhile, the state weather bureau’s 5 a.m. Heavy Rainfall Warning (No. 4) reported that Tropical Storm Enteng will bring heavy rainfall in the following areas:
- ORANGE WARNING LEVEL: Quezon where flooding is classified as threatening
- YELLOW WARNING LEVEL: Laguna, Rizal, and Batangas where flooding is expected in flood-prone areas.
Meanwhile, light to moderate with occasional heavy rains will affect Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Bulacan, Cavite, and Metro Manila, which may persist within 3 hours.
Pagasa advised the public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned to monitor the weather conditions and watch for the next warning to be issued at 8 a.m. today.