Typhoon ‘Igme’ brings rain, wind over northern PH

he newest typhoon is intensifying as it moves north and is forecast to avoid making landfall in the Philippines. Typhoon Igme (international codename Tembin) is still expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall (between 10-25 millimeters per hour) within its 600-km diameter, which includes the areas of Cagayan and Batanes, both under Signal No. 1. Due to Typhoon Igme, the southwest monsoon will be enhanced, bringing light to moderate rain over Luzon, particularly over Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Batangas, and the Mindoro provinces. Igme was spotted 380 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan as of 4 am August 21, packing winds of 160 km/h near the center and gusts of up to 195 km/h. It is expected to turn towards northern Taiwan in the next 24 hours.

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