Philippines, Tropical Storms INENG and PODUL

On 20 August 2019, Low pressure area East of Virac, Catanduanes has developed into a Tropical Depression and was named “INENG”. It has generally moved northwestward. “INENG” has intensified into a severe Tropical Storm on 23 August 2019 and is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. ==== Update as of 2 September 2019 ==== On 26 August 2019 at 16:00 (UTC+7), Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the Low Pressure Area (LPA) east of Virac, Catanduanes province developed into a Tropical Depression (TD), and was locally named JENNY (international name: PODUL). Subsequently, Thunderstorm Advisories and Heavy Rainfall Warnings were issued for Luzon island. Later on, PODUL intensified into a Tropical Storm (TS) as it continued to move towards Central Luzon on 27 August 2019. The center of PODUL then left the Luzon landmass and emerged over the Lingayen Gulf at 02:00 on 28 August 2019. PODUL is forecasted to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility in the afternoon of 28 August 2019.