MANILA – A low-pressure area (LPA) within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has intensified into Tropical Depression “Gener,” prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over several areas in Luzon.
As of 8 a.m. Monday (16 Sept 2024), PAGASA reported that Gener was located 315 kilometers northeast of Casiguran, Aurora, with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h and gusts of up to 55 km/h, moving west at 10 km/h.
Gener is expected to make landfall in Isabela or Aurora province within the next 24 hours and exit PAR by Wednesday. While limited intensification is forecast, Gener could strengthen into a tropical storm by Wednesday upon reaching the West Philippine Sea.
Areas under Signal No. 1 include portions of Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, and northern Quezon, including Polillo Islands. These areas may experience minimal to minor impacts from strong winds.
In addition, Gener, along with the tropical storm “Pulasan” located outside PAR, will enhance the southwest monsoon (habagat), affecting Mimaropa, the Bicol Region, Visayas, and parts of Mindanao. PAGASA has also issued gale warnings, advising against sea travel for small vessels in affected regions due to hazardous conditions.
Stay updated on further developments as Gener moves closer to land.
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