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MANILA, Philippines – The state weather bureau warned of potential hazards next week as Kammuri strengthened from a severe tropical storm into a typhoon outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday morning, November 28. The hazards are all the more a cause of concern, as the Philippines is currently hosting the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games until December 11. In a press briefing past 11 am on Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Kammuri now has maximum winds of 120 kilometers per hour (km/h) and gustiness of up to 150 km/h. The typhoon is already 1,430 kilometers east of the Visayas, moving west northwest at a slow pace of 10 km/h. Since Kammuri continues to move over water, PAGASA said "steady intensification is likely," though still within typhoon category. The state weather bureau is not ruling out the possibility that Kammuri could become a super typhoon, but said there is only a slim chance of this happening. Kammuri is now expected to enter PAR between Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1, if it maintains its current speed and direction. When Kammuri enters PAR, it will be given the local name Tisoy. (READ: LIST: PAGASA's names for tropical cyclones in 2019) What is expected in terms of wind and rainfall? PAGASA said that as early as Sunday, it may start placing some areas under a tropical cyclone wind signal. In particular, Signal No. 1 may be raised over the eastern part of the Bicol-Eastern Visayas area. Sea travel could be disrupted. By Monday, December 2, the outer rainbands of Kammuri or the potential Tisoy may bring scattered rain and thunderstorms to Bicol and Eastern Visayas. The rain could be moderate to heavy. Possibly on Tuesday, December 3, the typhoon could make landfall in Southern Luzon, or the Bicol area up to Aurora. But PAGASA Weather Specialist Raymond Ordinario emphasized that since this is 4 to 5 days away, the forecast still has a high degree of uncertainty. 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On Tuesday and possibly until Wednesday morning, frequent to continuous heavy rain may be experienced across Bicol, Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Samar Island. Advertisement The SEA Games events are all in Luzon, mostly in Metro Manila and Central Luzon. "Duration and extent of areas [affected] by these rains will depend on the orientation of the track and the speed of the typhoon," said PAGASA. The longer the typhoon lingers over a certain area, for instance, the more it could bring rain there. During the same critical period as well, there may be occasional to frequent heavy rain in Northern Luzon due to the interaction of the typhoon with the tail-end of a cold front. Forecast track of Typhoon Kammuri as of November 28, 2019, 11 am. Image from PAGASA Forecast track of Typhoon Kammuri as of November 28, 2019, 11 am. Image from PAGASA On Thursday, December 5, rain will start gradually weakening in terms of intensity, frequency, and duration, except for areas in extreme Northern Luzon where occasional to frequent heavy rain may persist due to the tail-end of a cold front. (READ: FAST FACTS: Tropical cyclones, rainfall advisories) PAGASA said it is coordinating with the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee for weather updates specifically for venues of the SEA Games events. What are the potential hazards? PAGASA warned of possible flooding in low-lying areas in Bicol, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Central Luzon, Cagayan Valley, and Metro Manila. There may also be landslides in mountainous areas of Bicol, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Central Luzon, and Cagayan Valley. "Hindi pa po included sa ngayon ang Cordillera dahil nasa taas [ito] (The Cordillera Administrative Region is not included for now since it's up north)," said PAGASA Hydrologist Richard Orendain. PAGASA Deputy Administrator for Operations and Services Landrico Dalida Jr also said the strong winds from the typhoon could damage homes made of light materials and topple trees. Power and communication lines might also be affected, according to Esperanza Cayanan, weather services chief of PAGASA's Weather Division. "Lahat ng sektor kailangan maghanda.... Ngayon pa lang eh tignan na 'yung posibleng aksiyon na puwedeng gawin habang malayo pa [ang bagyo] (All sectors should prepare.... As early as now, look at the possible actions to take while the typhoon is still far away)," Cayanan added. How about the effect on dams? Orendain said the estimated rainfall over the Angat Watershed is 200 to 300 millimeters. This would mean that the Angat Dam's water level might increase by about 9 meters – a much-needed improvement since the dam's low water level has triggered supply shortages in Metro Manila, Rizal, and Cavite in 2019. Orendain also said the releasing of water from the Magat Dam is possible. Advertisement Kammuri or the potential Tisoy would be the Philippines' 20th tropical cyclone for 2019. The country gets an average of 20 tropical cyclones annually. In the earlier part of the year, only 14 to 18 tropical cyclones had been projected since 2019 is an El Niño year. For the month of December, PAGASA is expecting 0 to 1 tropical cyclone. PAGASA declared the start of the rainy season last June 14. – Rappler.com Subscribe Email Address Newsletters Glenda Gloria's Take this Tuesday Huddle by Miriam Grace Go The Newsbreak Agenda by Chay Hofileña Sometimes, all you need is video by Lilibeth Frondoso by TaboolaSponsored LinksYou May Like Get Doodly For A 1-Time Price Doodly.com I recently found an innovative way to cleanse my body and get rid of the unwanted organisms inside. Learn how. Asian Body Cleanse HOW DOES THIS STORY MAKE YOU FEEL? 11% Happy 13% Sad 1% Angry 9% Don't Care 2% Inspired 57% Afraid 3% Amused 4% Annoyed THIS STORY MAKES PEOPLE AFRAID Leave a comment #WEATHERALERT Typhoon Kammuri strengthens as it slowly heads for PAR PAGASA emphasizes that heavy to intense rain from Typhoon Kammuri – to be locally named Tisoy – is expected in parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, on Tuesday, December 3 Acor Arceo Published 12:35 PM, November 29, 2019 Updated 1:00 PM, November 29, 2019 What's the weather like in your area? Tweet us at @rapplerdotcom. Satellite image of Typhoon Kammuri outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility as of November 29, 2019, 11:30 am. Image from NOAA Satellite image of Typhoon Kammuri outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility as of November 29, 2019, 11:30 am. Image from NOAA MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Kammuri gained more strength as it continued to make its way toward the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Friday morning, November 29. In a press briefing past 11 am on Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Kammuri now has maximum winds of 140 kilometers per hour (km/h) from 120 km/h exactly a day ago, and gustiness of up to 170 km/h from 150 km/h. According to PAGASA, Kammuri is likely to steadily intensify since it remains over water, but it may remain within typhoon category. "The intensification of Kammuri into a super typhoon is less likely at this time, but not ruled out," added PAGASA. A typhoon has maximum winds of 118 km/h to 220 km/h, while a super typhoon has maximum winds exceeding 220 km/h, based on PAGASA's classification system. Kammuri is already 1,470 kilometers east of Southern Luzon, slowly moving northwest. It is expected to enter PAR between Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1, if it maintains its current speed and direction. When Kammuri enters PAR, it will be given the local name Tisoy. (READ: LIST: PAGASA's names for tropical cyclones in 2019) As early as Sunday, PAGASA may raise Signal No. 1 in the eastern part of the Bicol-Eastern Visayas area. This means winds of 30 km/h to 60 km/h may be experienced there in 36 hours – an advanced warning given so residents can prepare. Maritime trips could be canceled once tropical cyclone wind signals are raised as well. (READ: FAST FACTS: Tropical cyclones, rainfall advisories) Starting Monday, December 2, Kammuri or the potential Tisoy could trigger moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms in Bicol, Samar, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar. These areas would be the first to experience rain from the typhoon. Landfall is possible in the Bicol area on Tuesday, December 3. On Tuesday until Wednesday morning, December 4, most areas in Central Luzon, Bicol, Southern Luzon, and Metro Manila may experience heavy to intense rain and strong winds as Kammuri crosses landmass. These include areas where the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are being held. PAGASA Senior Weather Specialist Chris Perez also emphasized that since Kammuri would have a wide diameter – possibly reaching around 300 to 400 kilometers – it would affect more areas. "Kahit Southern Luzon 'yung tatawirin ng sentro, 'yung lawak ng bagyo ay maaapektuhan po ang...ilang bahagi ng Northern Luzon, then generally Gitnang Luzon, then itong ilang bahagi...ng Eastern Visayas," Perez said. (Even though the eye of the typhoon will cross Southern Luzon, due to its wide diameter it will also affect parts of Northern Luzon, then generally Central Luzon, then some parts of Eastern Visayas.) By Wednesday morning, Kammuri is likely to have made its exit from landmass, but it will still be inside PAR. Forecast track of Typhoon Kammuri as of November 29, 2019, 11 am. Image from PAGASA Forecast track of Typhoon Kammuri as of November 29, 2019, 11 am. Image from PAGASA PAGASA warned that areas in the typhoon's path are at risk of flash floods and landslides. Local government units and residents are advised to prepare ahead of time. PAGASA also earlier said it is coordinating with the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee for weather updates specifically for venues of the SEA Games events. Kammuri or the potential Tisoy would be the Philippines' 20th tropical cyclone for 2019. The country gets an average of 20 tropical cyclones annually. In the earlier part of the year, only 14 to 18 tropical cyclones had been projected since 2019 is an El Niño year. For the month of December, PAGASA is expecting 0 to 1 tropical cyclone. 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