From a tropical depression, Wilma has weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) due to “unfavorable conditions,” the weather bureau said Sunday, Dec. 7.
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Assistant Weather Services chief Chris Perez said Wilma waned into an LPA at 8 a.m. and merged with the shear line.
Perez said the LPA is now in the vicinity of Cataingan, Masbate as of 10 a.m.
“Since the tropical depression Wilma is now an LPA, the wind signal has been lifted. But the shear line will continue to bring rains,” he said.
He said numerous floodings are likely, especially in areas that are urbanized, low-lying, or near rivers in Quezon province.
In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said the LPA will continue moving generally westward “or may move west southwestward, traversing the area of Southern Luzon and Visayas today through tomorrow (Dec. 8).”
“Once over the West Philippine Sea, redevelopment into a tropical depression is not ruled out,” it added.
Meanwhile, Perez said the northwest monsoon (amihan) will continue to bring strong to gale-force gusts in most parts of Luzon, Visayas and Zamboanga Peninsula.PNA
