Tropical Depression Dante and Low-Pressure Area Forecast
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Dante and the low-pressure area (LPA) near the Philippines are closely monitored by the weather bureau. According to sources, Tropical Depression Dante may absorb the nearby LPA but carries a low chance of making landfall or directly impacting the country.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported at 5 p.m. that Dante was located 1,130 kilometers east of Northern Luzon. It is moving north-northwest at 20 kilometers per hour with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph and gusts reaching 55 kph. Meanwhile, the LPA was last seen 155 kilometers east-southeast of Basco, Batanes.
Low-Pressure Area’s Possible Paths
Pagasa Assistant Weather Services Chief Chris Perez shared that the LPA is unlikely to develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours but may do so later. The LPA has two forecast scenarios. It may either continue moving toward Extreme Northern Luzon before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) or be absorbed by the stronger Tropical Depression Dante.
“Scenario No. 2 is that it will be absorbed by the stronger system, Tropical Depression Dante,” said Perez in Filipino. Despite this, Dante is not expected to directly affect the country based on its current track. Perez added, “There is a low chance it will make landfall or directly affect any part of the country.”
Impact on Southwest Monsoon and Weather Conditions
Interestingly, Dante’s northward path might ease the southwest monsoon’s effects on the Philippines. Perez explained, “When storms stay over the Pacific Ocean and move toward the northern boundary of the PAR, it is very favorable as it helps weaken the southwest monsoon, which brings rain to the country.” This could bring some relief amid ongoing monsoon rains following the departure of Typhoon Crising.
Additional Low-Pressure Area Outside Philippine Waters
Another LPA was spotted 2,705 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, outside the PAR. Perez noted this system currently does not interact with the other weather disturbances inside the PAR but will remain under observation by the weather bureau as conditions evolve.
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