Manila, Philippines - A tropical depression, soon to be named "Kabayan," is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between Wednesday and Thursday, bringing heavy rainfall to several provinces in the Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued an advisory on Monday forecasting the potential impact of the approaching cyclone.
According to Philippines News Agency, wind signals may be raised over the eastern portions of Visayas and Mindanao as the tropical depression approaches. "Kabayan" is predicted to intensify into a typhoon, reaching a peak intensity of 120 kph. Its current position was last tracked 1,540 km east of southeastern Mindanao, with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph, moving eastward at 20 kph. The weather bureau also warned of rough to very rough seas over the eastern seaboards of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao starting Thursday, advising caution for sea travel in these areas.