As of 5:00 PM today, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) provided the latest update on Tropical Depression “Igme.” The center of TD Igme is currently located approximately 530 km east-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, with coordinates at 22.0°N, 126.8°E. It maintains maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near its center, with gusts reaching up to 70 km/h. Igme is moving northwestward at a speed of 15 km/h, while the southwest monsoon (Habagat) continues to affect parts of Luzon and Visayas.
Forecasted Weather Conditions:
Batanes:
- Weather: Rains with gusty winds
- Caused by: TD Igme
- Impacts: The region may experience flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy, and occasionally intense rains. There is a minimal to minor threat to life and property due to strong winds.
Zambales:
- Weather: Monsoon rains
- Caused by: Southwest Monsoon
- Impacts: Residents should be on alert for potential flash floods or landslides due to heavy to intense rainfall.
Ilocos Region, Bataan, and Babuyan Islands:
- Weather: Occasional rains
- Caused by: Southwest Monsoon
- Impacts: These areas could see flash floods or landslides as a result of moderate to heavy rainfall.
Metro Manila, Western Visayas, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Samar:
- Weather: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms
- Caused by: Southwest Monsoon
- Impacts: Moderate to at times heavy rains may trigger flash floods or landslides in these areas.
Rest of Visayas:
- Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms
- Caused by: Southwest Monsoon
- Impacts: Isolated thunderstorms could cause flash floods or landslides during severe weather.
Mindanao:
- Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms
- Caused by: Localized thunderstorms
- Impacts: Severe thunderstorms may result in flash floods or landslides in localized areas.
Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
For the western section of Luzon, moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest to the south are expected. Coastal waters will range from moderate to rough, with wave heights between 2.5 to 3.4 meters.
In the rest of the country, winds will be light to moderate, coming from the southeast to southwest, with coastal waters expected to be light to moderate, ranging from 0.6 to 2.5 meters.
PAGASA urges residents in affected areas to remain vigilant, monitor updates, and take necessary precautions to avoid risks associated with flash floods, landslides, and strong winds.