Tropical Depression Mirasol Forms East of Infanta, Quezon

MANILA, Philippines — The state weather agency PAGASA has reported that a low pressure area located east of Infanta, Quezon has strengthened into a tropical depression as of 2 p.m. today, now named "Mirasol."

In addition, PAGASA identified another low pressure area approximately 655 kilometers west of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, according to their 11 a.m. weather bulletin.

The newly named tropical depression Mirasol is forecast to cause cloudy conditions accompanied by scattered rains and thunderstorms over the Bicol Region, Central and Eastern Visayas, as well as parts of Aurora, Quezon, Rizal, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Quirino, and Nueva Vizcaya.

PAGASA has announced that regular weather updates will commence at 5 p.m. to keep the public informed of any developments.