A low pressure area (LPA) formed off Batanes, inside the Philippine area of responsibility early morning on Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.

The low pressure area (LPA) off Batanes developed into a tropical depression now called "Igme," the state-run weather agency said on Friday. Estimated at 530 kilometers east-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes,

A low-pressure area (LPA) east of Batanes has developed into Tropical Depression “Igme”, PAGASA said on Friday, September 20. The LPA was reported earlier today, with the expectation that it would become a tropical depression over the weekend.

The low pressure area spotted in east of extreme Northern Luzon has developed into a tropical depression, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Two tropical cyclones have developed and intensified inside and outside the Philippine area of responsibility, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

A low pressure area (LPA) monitored in the east of extreme Northern Luzon developed into a tropical depression locally named as ‘Igme’ with tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1 raised over the province of Batanes.

In a 10 a.m. update, PAGASA said the LPA was located 590 kilometers east of Itbayat, Batanes and moving northwest at 40 kilometers per hour. The Southwest Monsoon or Habagat and localized thunderstorms are expected to bring rains in different parts of the country on Friday,