Tropical depression forms outside PAR, LPA off Mindanao may develop

A low-pressure area (LPA) developed into a tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday afternoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

The newly formed tropical depression was last located 900 kilometers southwest of southwestern Luzon with maximum wind speeds of 55 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 75 kph.

Meanwhile, another LPA monitored off Mindanao may develop into a potential tropical cyclone within the next 24 to 48 hours but is not expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility.

Pagasa warned that the trough of this LPA could bring scattered rain showers to parts of the Zamboanga Peninsula and nearby provinces, advising residents to remain vigilant and prepare for possible weather disturbances.