Tropical Depression Caloy Weakens but Stirs Rough Seas Near Philippines
Tropical Depression Caloy continues to move across the Philippine Sea but poses no direct threat to land. The weather system remains far from the country’s coastlines, with no wind signals raised in any region. As of the latest update, Caloy was last tracked 530 kilometres east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. The depression carries maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near its centre, with gusts reaching up to 55 km/h. Forecasters expect it to weaken into a remnant low by Monday.
Despite its distance, the depression is causing moderate seas in several coastal areas. Affected waters include those off Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, and Ilocos Norte, as well as the northern seaboards of Camarines Sur and Quezon. Similar conditions extend to the eastern coasts of Albay, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, and Davao Oriental, along with the waters around Dinagat Islands, Siargao-Bucas Grande, and Polillo Islands.
PAGASA has warned small vessel operators, particularly those using motor bancas, to take precautions. Mariners are advised to avoid navigating these rougher waters until conditions improve. Caloy is expected to stay far from any landmass and will not bring direct impacts to the Philippines. While no wind signals are in effect, coastal communities and fishermen should remain cautious due to the moderate sea conditions. The system’s weakening trend means no further intensification is anticipated.
