1 to 2 cyclones may enter PH in December – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines – Up to two more tropical cyclones may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in December, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Monday.

“This December, we expect one to two tropical cyclones to form or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility,” Pagasa weather specialist Obet Badrina said during the 5 a.m. forecast.

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Pagasa is monitoring a possible cyclone east of the PAR as of 5 a.m.

Badrina said the cloud cluster approaching the PAR may develop into a low-pressure area in the next few days.

“We are monitoring a cloud cluster in the eastern part of the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Based on the latest data, it is still a cloud cluster for now, but could become a low-pressure area in the coming days and enter the PAR,” Badrina said.

If the cloud cluster develops into a tropical cyclone, it will become the 23rd to enter the PAR and will be given the local name Wilma. /mcm/abc