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Photorealistic illustration of dissipating Tropical Depression Basyang over the Sulu Sea, with fading clouds and lingering rain over Philippine islands.
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Tropical depression Basyang dissipates after multiple landfalls

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Tropical Depression Basyang (Penha) weakened into a low pressure area over the Sulu Sea early on February 7, 2026, and fully dissipated by 8 a.m. This came after five landfalls in Mindanao and the Visayas. Though gone, the shear line and northeast monsoon continue to bring rain to various parts of the country.

On Friday, May 29, Mérida recorded 135.4 millimeters of rain in 24 hours, a new record for the month.

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The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority says several regions including Nairobi, Nakuru and Kisumu will see rainfall over the weekend amid cooler conditions. The forecast covers May 23 to May 27, 2026.

The Philippine weather bureau PAGASA warns that Tropical Storm Basyang (Penha) will bring moderate to torrential rains to parts of Caraga and Northern Mindanao from Thursday noon to Friday noon, potentially causing floods and landslides. As of 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, the storm was located 295 kilometers east of Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur, moving westward at 25 kilometers per hour.

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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has hoisted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over parts of eastern Mindanao due to the approaching Tropical Depression Basyang. It is located 735 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, and is expected to make landfall on Thursday or Friday. Residents are advised to prepare for possible heavy rains and strong winds.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a five-day weather alert, warning of moderate to heavy rains across key regions, while also forecasting cold nights in the highlands and scorching daytime temperatures in northeastern counties starting Friday, December 12.

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A low pressure area east of Eastern Visayas intensified into Tropical Depression Wilma at 8 a.m. on December 4, 2025, marking the Philippines' 23rd tropical cyclone of the year and the first in December. The state weather bureau PAGASA expects it to bring moderate to intense rainfall across parts of Visayas and Mindanao, with potential landfall in Eastern Visayas or Dinagat Islands by Friday evening.

 

 

 

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