Tropical Depression “Enteng” Maintains Strength as it Moves Northwestward

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has released an updated bulletin on Tropical Depression “Enteng,” which continues to maintain its strength as it moves northwestward.

Earlier today, PAGASA issued its first advisory for Tropical Depression “Enteng” at 11:00 AM, reporting that the system had developed from a low-pressure area east of Eastern Visayas. At that time, “Enteng” was located approximately 120 km north-northeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar, or 150 km east of Catarman, Northern Samar. The system was moving northwestward at 30 km/h with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h and gustiness up to 55 km/h.

Since the first advisory, “Enteng” has maintained its strength and speed, with its current center located 110 km east-northeast of Catarman, Northern Samar. The tropical depression is expected to continue intensifying and moving northwestward over the next few days, potentially reaching tropical storm status by tomorrow.

Track and Intensity Outlook

“Enteng” is forecast to continue moving generally northwestward to north-northwestward today, gradually intensifying over the next few days. On its current track, the system may approach the Bicol Region-Eastern Visayas area within the next 48 hours, where landfall cannot be ruled out. The tropical depression is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm by tomorrow.

Forecast Positions:

• September 1, 2024, 11:00 PM: 135 km east of Daet, Camarines Norte
• September 2, 2024, 11:00 AM: 115 km east of Casiguran, Aurora
• September 2, 2024, 11:00 PM: 135 km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
• September 3, 2024, 11:00 AM: 170 km northeast of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
• September 3, 2024, 11:00 PM: In the vicinity of Calayan, Cagayan (Babuyan Islands)
• September 4, 2024, 11:00 AM: In the vicinity of Calayan, Cagayan (Babuyan Islands)
• September 5, 2024, 11:00 AM: Over the coastal waters of Batanes
• September 6, 2024, 11:00 AM: 215 km west-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes (outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility)

Hazards Affecting Land Areas

Heavy Rainfall Outlook: Residents in affected areas should prepare for heavy rainfall, with forecast accumulated rainfall as follows:

• Today to tomorrow afternoon (September 2):
  • 100-200 mm in Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, and Biliran.
  • 50-100 mm in Quezon, Marinduque, Romblon, and the rest of Eastern Visayas.
• Tomorrow afternoon to Tuesday afternoon (September 3):
  • 100-200 mm in Isabela.
  • 50-100 mm in Cagayan, Quirino, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Abra, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur.
• Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon (September 4):
  • 100-200 mm in the Babuyan Islands.
  • 50-100 mm in Batanes, mainland Cagayan, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Abra, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur.

Flooding and rain-induced landslides are likely, especially in mountainous areas or locations that have experienced significant rainfall in recent days. The enhanced Southwest Monsoon is also expected to bring moderate to intense rainfall to other areas of Luzon and Visayas, particularly along the western portions.

Severe Winds

The following areas are currently under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 due to Tropical Depression “Enteng”:

Luzon:

• Eastern portion of Isabela:
  • Palanan
  • Dinapigue
• Eastern portion of Aurora:
  • Dilasag
  • Casiguran
  • Dinalungan
• Eastern portion of Camarines Norte:
  • Mercedes
  • Basud
• Eastern portion of Camarines Sur:
  • Presentacion
  • Garchitorena
  • Caramoan
  • Calabanga
  • Naga City
  • Pili
  • Bombon
  • Magarao
  • Ocampo
  • Baao
  • Nabua
  • Bula
  • Balatan
  • Bato
  • Milaor
  • Minalabac
  • Camaligan
  • Saglay
  • Iriga City
  • Buhi
  • Tigaon
  • San Jose
  • Goa
  • Siruma
  • Tinambac
  • Lagonoy
  • Canaman
  • Gainza
  • San Fernando
• Catanduanes
• Albay
• Sorsogon
• Burias Island
• Ticao Island

Visayas:

• Northern Samar
• Samar
• Eastern Samar
• Biliran
• Northeastern portion of Leyte:
  • Babatngon
  • San Miguel
  • Tacloban City
  • Alangalang
  • Santa Fe
  • Palo
  • Barugo

Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within these areas. Additionally, strong to gale-force gusts are expected due to the enhanced Southwest Monsoon, especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds.

Areas Affected by Strong Winds:

• Today to tomorrow afternoon: MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas (outside Wind Signal areas), Caraga Region, Northern Mindanao, and Zamboanga Peninsula.
• Tomorrow noon to Tuesday afternoon: Zambales, Bataan, Aurora, Bulacan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Caraga Region.
• From Tuesday noon to Wednesday afternoon: Zambales, Bataan, Aurora, Bulacan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas.

Hazards Affecting Coastal Waters

In the next 24 hours, moderate to rough seas are expected over the eastern seaboards of Central Luzon and Southern Luzon (1.5 to 3.5 meters), the seaboard of Northern Samar, the eastern seaboard of Eastern Samar, and the seaboard of Kalayaan Islands (1.5 to 3.0 meters). Mariners of small seacrafts are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions.

Moderate seas (1.5 to 2.5 meters) are expected over other seaboards, with precautionary measures advised for mariners navigating these waters.

Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions. The next bulletin will be issued at 5:00 PM today.