PAGASA monitors Butchoy, Carina; Carina may become typhoon by Tuesday

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring two low pressure areas (LPAs), both of which have developed into tropical depressions named Butchoy and Carina.

Butchoy, located 535 kilometers west of Tanauan City in Batangas, is moving away from the Philippines at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour.

Carina, situated 780 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes, is heading northwest and has no immediate threat to Philippine landmass but may enhance the southwest monsoon starting Sunday.

Both tropical depressions are expected to strengthen over the next few days; Butchoy could exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday evening, while Carina might become a typhoon by Tuesday, July 23, before leaving PAR on Wednesday.

Metro Manila and western parts of Luzon will experience scattered rain and thunderstorms due to the enhanced southwest monsoon, with moderate to heavy rainfall at times, while eastern Mindanao may see moderate seas.