Manila: From a tropical depression, Wilma has weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) due to ‘unfavorable conditions,’ the weather bureau said Sunday.
According to Philippines News Agency, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Assistant Weather Services chief Chris Perez announced that Wilma waned into an LPA at 8 a.m. and merged with the shear line. Perez reported that the LPA is now in the vicinity of Cataingan, Masbate as of 10 a.m.
He stated that since the tropical depression Wilma is now an LPA, the wind signal has been lifted. However, the shear line will continue to bring rains, leading to potential floodings, especially in urbanized, low-lying, or near-river areas in Quezon province.
In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA indicated that the LPA will continue moving generally westward or may shift to a west-southwestward direction, traversing the area of Southern Luzon and Visayas today through tomorrow. The agency noted that once over the West Philippine Sea, redevelopment into a tropical depression is not ruled out.
Meanwhile, Perez mentioned that the northwest monsoon (amihan) will persist in bringing strong to gale-force gusts in most parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula.
