Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 12) – Tropical Depression “Ambo” is expected to intensify into a tropical storm for the next 24 hours, state weather agency said on Monday night.
As of 10 p.m. yesterday, PAGASA spotted “Ambo” 300 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur with maximum winds up to 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h.
PAGASA added “Ambo” is slowly moving in northwest direction.
State weather agency also said “Ambo” will bring scattered light to moderate with at times heavy rains in Mindanao for the next 24 hours, coupled with thunderstorms.
Due to this development, PAGASA also warned residents in Mindanao to prepare for possible flooding and rain-induced landslides in highly vulnerable areas.
The state weather agency also cautioned fishermen in Eastern Visayas and CARAGA regions as there will be moderate to rough seas on the eastern seaboards of the two areas.
PAGASA did not discount the possibility of raising a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #1 in Eastern Visayas areas today due to the strong winds coming from “Ambo.”
“Ambo” is the country’s first tropical depression for this year. PAGASA earlier predicted the tropical depression will reach Bicol landmass either on Thursday or Friday.
