Tropical Storm Pilandok exits PAR; parts of Luzon still face monsoon rain

At least nine provinces in Luzon may have moderate to heavy rain due to the southwest monsoon within 24 hours, says PAGASA at 11 am on Thursday, September 3

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical depression Pilandok intensified into a tropical storm (international name: Krovanh) on Tuesday morning, according to the state weather bureau.  In its latest tropical cyclone formation outlook update issued at 10 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Adm