PAGASA – Bagyong Zoraida – Tropical Depression “ZORAIDA” News Updates

Synopsis: At 4:00 p.m. today, the center of Tropical Depression “”ZORAIDA”” was estimated based on all available data at at 634 km Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur (5.8°N, 131.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 30 kph. Forecast: The regions of Davao, Caraga and Northern Mindanao will have rains with gusty winds with moderate to rough seas. Palawan, Visayas and the rest of Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with light rains. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast to east will prevail over Luzon and Visayas and coming from the northeast to north over the rest of Mindanao. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be with moderate to rough. Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) Siquijor Southern Cebu Bohol Negros Oriental Negros Occidental Southern Antique Iloilo Guimaras Dinagat Island Siargao Island Agusan del Norte Agusan del Sur Surigao del Norte Surigao del Sur Davao Oriental Compostela Valley Davao del Norte Samal Island Bukidnon Misamis Oriental Camiguin Island Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 – 15 mm per hour (moderate – heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. Sea travel is risky over the Northern seaboard of Northern Luzon and the Eastern seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon. The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.