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Super Typhoon Rosal weakens further, set to leave Philippine waters
Super Typhoon Rosal continued its weakening trend Thursday as it tracked northwestward across the Philippine Sea. The storm is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Friday or Saturday, according to state meteorologists.
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The Philippines' weather bureau reported Thursday that Super Typhoon Rosal, known internationally as Typhoon Champi, had further weakened while maintaining its northwestern trajectory over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration recorded the system positioned approximately 400 kilometers east of Basco, the northernmost municipality of Batanes province.
The progressive weakening of the tropical cyclone has eased concerns about its potential impact on Philippine territory. Pagasa's latest bulletin indicated the storm continues moving away from the archipelago's northern regions.
Based on current weather models and tracking data, the agency forecast that Rosal would complete its exit from the Philippine Area of Responsibility sometime between Friday and Saturday. The departure would mark the conclusion of the tropical system's threat to the country following days of observation and monitoring by Philippine meteorological authorities.
The public is advised to remain alert for any updates from Pagasa as the situation continues to develop. Residents in northern provinces should monitor official weather advisories for any residual impacts despite the system's expected departure.