Sinlaku weakens into typhoon, moves farther from PAR – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — From super typhoon category, “Sinlaku” has further weakened into a typhoon as it continues to move away from the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the state weather bureau said Wednesday.
In its latest bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sinlaku was last spotted 2,550 kilometers east of Central Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 215 kph.
“The tropical cyclone we are monitoring outside the PAR, with the international name Sinlaku, has weakened into a typhoon category,” weather specialist Chenel Dominguez said in Pagasa’s briefing.
Dominguez added that the cyclone is no longer expected to enter the country’s monitoring area or directly affect any part of the country.
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Meanwhile, a ridge of high pressure area extending over Northern Luzon will bring generally fair but warm and humid weather across the Philippines.
“In the coming days, we expect the country to continue experiencing hot and humid weather,” Dominguez said.
On Wednesday, Metro Manila and the rest of the country are expected to see partly cloudy to cloudy skies.
However, localized thunderstorms may still trigger isolated rain showers, particularly in the afternoon or evening.
Moreover, the heat index may reach 38°C remaining under the extreme caution category in Metro Manila, while Cotabato City is again forecast to hit the dangerous level of 45°C.
“We remind our fellow citizens that exposure to hot weather poses risks to our health,” Dominguez warned.
Extreme caution (33 to 41°C) means possibility of heat stress and risk of heat cramps or exhaustion, while danger (42 to 51°C) means high risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke with prolonged sun exposure.
Dominguez added that people should avoid the midday heat, and if going out is necessary, wear light clothing, use sun protection, and stay hydrated. /mr
