Tropical Cyclone 'Pilandok' Intensifies into Tropical Storm, Minimal Direct Impact on Philippines
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that Tropical Depression 'Pilandok' (international name: Krovanh) has intensified into a tropical storm. The storm is located far from the Philippines and is unlikely to make landfall. However, the southwest monsoon is expected to bring strong winds and rough seas to some parts of the country.
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