'Agaton' slightly intensifies as it continues to hover over eastern Visayas

ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="A slow moving Agaton intensified slightly as it continues to bring rains over the eastern portion of Visayas and Mindanao. Himawari 8 image" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/news/04/09/philippines_band_13.jpg"/><figcaption>A slow moving Agaton intensified slightly as it continues to bring rains over the eastern portion of Visayas and Mindanao. <em>Himawari 8 image</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - Tropical Depression Agaton intensified slightly Saturday afternoon as it continues to hover over eastern Visayas, state weather bureau PAGASA said.</p><p>In its 5 p.m. update, PAGASA said Agaton was last located 130 km east southeast Guiuan town, Eastern Samar, packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts of up to 50 kph.</p><p>Agaton is moving slowly in a northeastern direction, bringing heavy rains over areas under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 and nearby provinces.</p><p>Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over the following areas:</p><ul>	<li>Eastern Samar</li>	<li>Dinagat Islands</li>	<li>Siargao</li>	<li>Bucas Grande Islands</li></ul><p>Moderate to heavy with at times intense rains are expected over Eastern Visayas, Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte, while light to moderate with at times heavy rains may persist over Masbate, Sorsogon and the rest of Visayas and Mindanao from Saturday through Sunday morning.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="PAGASA" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/news/04/09/pagasa-4092022.png"/><figcaption>PAGASA</figcaption></figure></div><p>Residents in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas are advised to take necessary precautions.</p><p>PAGASA also said a landfall over the coast of Eastern Samar is possible.</p><p>Agaton is forecast to intensify into a tropical storm within the next 12 to 24 hours before weakening into a tropical depression by Tuesday as it interacts with Tropical Storm Malakas, which is still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.</p>

Tropical Depression Agaton intensified slightly Saturday afternoon as it continues to hover over eastern Visayas, state weather bureau PAGASA said.

'Agaton' slightly intensifies as it continues to hover over eastern Visayas | ABS-CBN

Halalan 2025

Entertainment

News

Metro.Style

Lifestyle

Sports

More

Traffic

Horoscope

News

'Agaton' slightly intensifies as it continues to hover over eastern Visayas

'Agaton' slightly intensifies as it continues to hover over eastern Visayas

ABS-CBN News

Published Apr 09, 2022 05:48 PM PHT

|

Updated Apr 10, 2022 12:32 AM PHT

Read More:

AgatonPH

PAGASA

Tropical Depression Agaton

weather

bagyoPH

weather disturbance

weather update

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.