Storm Bavi enters PH, renamed Betty

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Storm Bavi enters PH, renamed Betty
The tropical storm is expected to weaken into a Tropical Depression within the next 24-36 hours

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Betty (international codename: Bavi) entered the Philippine area of responsibility Tuesday evening, March 17, weather bureau PAGASA said.  

As of 10 pm Tuesday, Betty was spotted 1,315 kilometers east of Casiguran, Aurora. 

The storm has maintained its strength, sustaining winds of up to 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph, PAGASA said in its 11 pm weather bulletin. 

It is expected to bring in light to moderate rain amounting to 2.5 – 7.5 millimeters per hour within the 450 kilometer-diamter of the storm. 

Betty entered the Philippines at 7 pm, PAGASA weather observer Giancarlo Sudi said. 

No storm signals were raised.

The storm is expected to weaken into a Tropical Depression within the next 24-36 hours, PAGASA said. – Rappler.com

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