‘Urduja’ makes landfall over Palawan; TD outside PAR weakens

Scattered rains will continue over the province. The state weather bureau has advised against sea travel over the seaboards of Palawan. (Photo: Dost_pagasa/Facebook)

MANILA — Tropical depression “Urduja” (international name Kai-Tak) has maintained its strength as it made landfall Monday over Taytay, Palawan province, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.

In its weather advisory issued at 8 a.m., PAGASA said “Urduja” has maximum winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts of up to 90 kph. It is forecast to move west at 18 kph.

Tropical storm warning signal number 1 is hoisted over Palawan. Scattered rains will continue over the province. The state weather bureau has advised against sea travel over the seaboards of Palawan.

It is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Tuesday morning or afternoon.

Meanwhile, the tropical depression spotted outside the PAR has weakened into a low pressure area and was estimated at 1,630 km east of Mindanao.

Cloudy skies with scattered light to moderate rains and thunderstorms will be experienced over CALABARZON.

Metro Manila will have cloudy skies with scattered rains. Moderate to strong winds coming from northeast will prevail over these areas and the coastal waters will be moderate to rough.

Bicol Region, Calabarzon, and the provinces of Aurora, Mindoro, Marinduque and Romblon are affected by the tail-end of a cold front.