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Tropical Depression Pilandok set to strengthen into storm
The Philippine weather service forecasts Tropical Depression Pilandok will intensify into a tropical storm by early September as it tracks toward southern Japan. The system was positioned over 1,100 kilometers from the country as of Monday evening.
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Tropical Depression Pilandok is expected to develop into a tropical storm by Tuesday, September 1, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). The weather bureau issued the forecast in its 5 p.m. advisory on Monday, tracking the system's movement across the western Pacific region.
At the time of the bulletin, Pilandok was located approximately 1,145 kilometers from Philippine territory. The system is anticipated to maintain tropical storm strength as it continues its westward trajectory toward southern Japan in the coming days.
The forecast underscores the ongoing weather monitoring efforts during the peak of the Philippine typhoon season. Pagasa continues to track the system's development and will issue updated advisories as conditions evolve. Residents in areas potentially affected by the system are advised to monitor weather bulletins for any changes to the storm's track or intensity.