The first tropical storm appeared inside the Philippine Area of responsibility (PAR) according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
As of 2 p.m. today, May 5, 2020, the previously identified Low Pressure Area (LPA) east of Mindanao has developed into Tropical Depression according to the weather bureau.
Being the first tropical storm was named AmboPH, carrying the first letter of the alphabet being the first storm of the year.
The breaking news was first heard on their twitter account as their website wasn't still updated as of this writing, PAGASA website still indicates that it is still an LPA.
At 2:00 PM today, the Low Pressure Area east of Mindanao has developed into Tropical Depression #AmboPH. Severe Weather Bulletin will be issued starting at 5:00 PM later. pic.twitter.com/pFC6MoqJpm
— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) May 10, 2020
This news would somehow break the hot temperature the whole country is currently experiencing, most especially on Mindanao.
Stay safe everyone!
