‘Urduja’ changes path, threatens Aklan

MANILA — Tropical depression (TD) “Urduja” has slightly changed its course and is now heading towards Aklan, state weather agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday afternoon.

“Urduja” is moving west southwest at 15 kph. It has a maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph.

The TD was last eyed at 65 km south of Romblon, Romblon.

Tropical cyclone warning signal (TCWS) no. 1 was raised over southern part of Mindoro , Romblon, and Palawan, Aklan, Antique and Capiz.

PAGASA said sea travel is not advised over the seaboards of areas under TCWS no. 1.

Scattered to widespread rains will continue over southern part of Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan, Aklan, Capiz and Antique.

Meanwhile, the TD outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) that PAGASA is monitoring was last eyed at 1,950 km east of Mindanao. (PNA)

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