LPA approaches Philippines, may become Egay

MANILA, Philippines —  The low-pressure area (LPA) off the coast of Eastern Samar has been forecast to develop into a tropical cyclone last night or today as it brings rains over parts of the country.

Once it develops into a tropical depression, the LPA will be given the name Egay and becomes the fifth cyclone to enter the country this year.

As of 3 p.m. yesterday, the weather disturbance was spotted 720 kilometers east of Borongan, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

PAGASA said the vortices of the LPA have yet to consolidate in the past few days, that would have signaled its development into a tropical cyclone.

The LPA has been bringing rains over many parts of Southern Luzon and the Visayas.

It will bring scattered rainshowers over Albay, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Eastern Visayas, Masbate and Sorsogon.

Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have isolated rainshowers due to the trough of the LPA and localized thunderstorms.

PAGASA warned the public to be wary of possible flash floods or landslides during moderate to at times heavy rains.