A low-pressure area (LPA) being monitored inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) developed into a tropical depression on Sunday morning, August 30, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.
Tropical Depression Pilandok was located about 1,245 kilometers east of extreme northern Luzon, as of 8 a.m.
Pilandok has maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center, with gusts that could reach up to 75 kph. It was moving west-northwestward at a pace of 15 kph.
Pilandok is far from the Philippine landmass, but PAGASA keeps on track its moves and how it develops as it crosses the Philippine Sea.
On the other hand, Tropical Depression Saudel or “Ondoy” has weakened into a low-pressure area.
PAGASA said Saudel has a moderate chance of redeveloping into a tropical depression . It also stayed outside the PAR, and its last reported position was roughly 1,105 kilometers west-northwest of extreme northern Luzon.
The state weather bureau added that it will continue monitoring both systems, and release updates when needed.
