Severe Tropical Storm Champi May Affect Philippines Early Next Week
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) announced that Severe Tropical Storm Champi, currently outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), may affect the country as early as Monday, October 19. Enhanced monitoring is in place based on the latest satellite imagery.
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