MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi) made landfall over Casiguran, Aurora on Monday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau.
In a Facebook post, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Enteng landed in the area at 2 p.m.
“At 2 p.m. today, based on all available data including from Baler Weather Radar, the center of Tropical Storm ENTENG made landfall in the vicinity of Casiguran, Aurora,” Pagasa said.
Enteng was last monitored over the coastal waters of Casiguran, Aurora. It was moving at 20 kilometers per hour (kph), packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 105 kph.
Due to its effects, Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon remain under Signal no. 1, while nine others are still under Signal no. 2.
According to Pagasa, the tropical storm is expected to turn more northwestward over the landmass of mainland Northern Luzon and emerge over the Luzon Strait by Tuesday.
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“For the remainder of tomorrow until mid-Thursday (5 September), Enteng will move generally westward over the Luzon Strait and the West Philippine Sea. This tropical cyclone may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday (4 September) noon or afternoon,” it added.
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