Typhoon Bavi, a powerful storm expected to intensify into a super typhoon, may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) next week, enhancing the southwest monsoon.
According to the state weather bureau, it is possible that by Tuesday or Wednesday, the typhoon will enter PAR and be assigned the local name Inday, marking the country's ninth tropical cyclone this year.
The storm was last located about 3,400 kilometers east of the country's landmass and is expected to continue moving westward toward Taiwan.
Upon entering PAR, the storm is likely to affect large parts of Luzon and the Visayas, prompting the hoisting of tropical cyclone wind signals in some areas.
The public is advised to continue monitoring updates on the potential super typhoon, which is expected to enter PAR next week.
The storm's potential to enhance the southwest monsoon may trigger rainy conditions from Wednesday to Friday, affecting a significant portion of the country.
