LOW-PRESSURE AREA (LPA) OVER THE PACIFIC
22 December 2021
PRESS STATEMENT
22 December 2021
This is an update on the low-pressure area (LPA) being monitored by PAGASA that is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
Based from all available data today, the low-pressure area (LPA) over the Pacific is expected to enter the PAR on the 26rd or 27th of December. It will be closest to the landmass of Mindanao on the evening of 29th or morning of 30th of December. This LPA has 60-70% chance to develop into a tropical depression. In this regard, the public are advised to continue monitoring for possible changes on the forecast scenario, undertake precautionary measures, and remain vigilant against unofficial information coming from unverified sources.
Official information is being released by PAGASA through the following official accounts:
Website: bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph
Facebook: Dost_pagasa
Twitter: @dost_pagasa
YouTube: DOST-PAGASA WEATHER REPORT
VICENTE B. MALANO, PhD
Administrator, PAGASA
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