Tropical cyclone Ofel strengthens into storm as it approaches the Philippines
A tropical cyclone has developed into a tropical storm, named Ofel, as it approaches the Philippines. It is currently located 1,185 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, with winds of 65 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 80 kilometers per hour. Ofel is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility on Tuesday morning. It may strengthen to a typhoon by Wednesday and is projected to make landfall over Northern or Central Luzon on Thursday. This development follows the recent arrival of another storm, Nika, highlighting the ongoing tropical cyclone activity in the region.