LPA enters PAR, may develop into tropical cyclone —PAGASA

A low pressure area (LPA) being monitored east of southern Mindanao has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early Thursday morning, according to state weather bureau PAGASA.

“Regarding naman po dito sa LPA na binabantayan po natin, pumasok na po ito ng PAR kaninang 5 a.m.,” PAGASA weather specialist Chenel Dominguez told Dobol B TV in an interview.

(The LPA that we are monitoring entered PAR earlier at 5 a.m.)

PAGASA said the LPA was located around 945 kilometers east of southeastern Mindanao and was moving northwestward.

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The LPA is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone within the day and will be named Aghon, said PAGASA.

It may approach the landmass and affect the eastern section of the country. Due to its trough, the eastern section may experience bad weather on Thursday.

It is also expected to affect eastern Visayas and southern Luzon will be affected.

According to PAGASA, the weather disturbance may exit PAR early next week. --Joviland Rita/ VAL, GMA Integrated News