Tropical depression spotted east of PAR, may enter Tuesday

A low-pressure area (LPA) east of the Philippines has intensified into a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

Located 2,165 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon, the tropical depression has maximum sustained winds of 45 kph and gusts of up to 55 kph.

It is nearing the PAR and is expected to enter on Tuesday evening and may exit Wednesday morning, though this is subject to change.

The tropical depression may intensify into a tropical storm by Monday afternoon or evening.

PAGASA is monitoring another LPA within the PAR, which has a high probability of developing into a tropical depression.

If they enter the PAR, the potential tropical cyclones will be named 'Gener' and 'Helen'.

Currently, the weather disturbance is not expected to directly affect any part of the country.