MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Enteng intensifies into a Tropical Storm as its center nears the coastal waters of Bagamanoc, Catanduanes, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
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The state weather bureau’s 11 p.m. Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #5 reported that Tropical Storm Enteng will bring heavy rainfall in the following areas:
- With forecast accumulated rainfall of more than 200 mm: Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Polillo Island, and the southern portion of mainland Quezon
- With forecast accumulated rainfall of 100-200 mm: The rest of Quezon, Catanduanes, Masbate, Albay, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, and Samar
- With forecast accumulated rainfall of 50-200 mm: Isabela, Quirino, Aurora, Bulacan, Metro Manila, the rest of Calabarzon, Marinduque, Romblon
An Orange Warning level is now raised in Quezon where flooding is classified by Pagasa as threatening. While a Yellow Warning level is now up in Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Metro Manila and Cavite where flood-prone areas will be most affected.
The weather disturbance will also bring light to moderate rains over Tarlac, Pampanga and Zambales within the next 3 hours. Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains will affect Bulacan, Nueva Ecija and Bataan and may persist within 3 hours.
Pagasa advised the public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned to monitor the weather condition and watch for the next warning to be issued at 2 a.m. today.
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