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Weather bureau tracks low-pressure system that may enter Philippine zone
The Philippine state weather bureau is monitoring a low-pressure area outside the country's area of responsibility that could strengthen into a tropical depression within days. The system may move into Philippine monitoring zones by late week, officials said.
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A low-pressure area currently situated beyond the Philippine area of responsibility has the potential to develop into a tropical depression by midweek, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
Pagasa said the weather system could intensify by Tuesday or Wednesday and may enter the country's monitoring zone by Thursday or Friday. The agency was tracking the system as of Monday evening and updating forecasts as conditions evolved.
Residents in areas potentially affected by the system are advised to monitor regular weather updates from Pagasa for further advisories. The agency typically issues detailed forecasts and warnings as tropical weather systems approach or enter Philippine territory.
The low-pressure area represents one of several weather systems monitored during the typhoon season. Pagasa maintains continuous surveillance of atmospheric conditions across and beyond the Philippine area of responsibility to provide timely warnings to the public and authorities.