This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) image obtained July 15, 2014 and taken by the JMA MTSAT-2 satellite at 0730Z on July 14, 2014 shows Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda). AFP
MANILA, Philippines—Typhoon “Glenda” (international name: Rammasun) has left the Philippines’ Area of Responsibility (PAR) Thursday morning, the state-run weather bureau said in its latest weather bulletin.
“At 8:00 a.m. today, the eye of Typhoon “Glenda” was located, based on all available, data at 480 kilometers West of Dagupan City,” the Philippines Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 10 a.m. bulletin.
“Glenda” continues to move in a Northwest direction while over the West Philippine Sea at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour.
The maximum sustained winds of “Glenda” strengthened to 140 kilometers per hour with gusts of 170 kph.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has reported at least 38 deaths after “Glenda” tore through Luzon and Visayas causing massive power outages and fallen trees and posts.
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