'Tropical Storm Danas strengthens into a typhoon'
**Typhoon Danas (Bising) Threatens Taiwan and Eastern China, Affects Northern Philippines**
Typhoon Danas, formerly known as Bising, has intensified and is currently moving north-northeastward, posing notable weather threats mainly to Taiwan and eastern China, with secondary effects on northern parts of the Philippines.
As of July 6, Typhoon Danas is located approximately 385 km west-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes in the Philippines, and is moving north-northeast at about 10-20 km/h[1][2]. The typhoon has maximum sustained winds around 120 km/h and gusts up to 150 km/h[1][2].
In the Philippines, the typhoon may re-enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on July 7 but is expected to exit immediately without a direct landfall in the main islands. However, its presence may bring rains, especially to extreme Northern Luzon[1]. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecasts further intensification within the next 24 hours before weakening as it moves away[1].
Meanwhile, in Taiwan, Typhoon Danas is forecast to make landfall on the southwestern coast of Taiwan near the Qigu district within July 6–7. It may undergo short-term intensification before landfall but is expected to weaken as it crosses Taiwan due to mountainous terrain disrupting its core structure. Heavy rains and strong winds are already affecting southeastern Taiwan including Hualien, Taitung, and the Hengchun Peninsula, with typhoon warnings issued in several counties[1][2].
After crossing Taiwan, Danas is expected to turn westward due to changing steering influences and make a secondary landfall on the mainland coast of China shortly after two days post-Taiwan landfall. Interaction with the Chinese landmass will likely weaken the typhoon starting around July 10[1][3].
The Office of Civil Defense officer-in-charge reported that at least 3,773 families were affected by Typhoon Danas in Ilocos Region (Region 1), Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and Cagayan Valley (Region 2)[4]. A gale warning has been raised over the northern seaboard of northern Luzon, and a weakening trend is expected over the East China Sea due to unfavorable conditions[4].
Residents and travelers in these regions should continue to follow updates from local meteorological agencies[1][2][3][4].
**Summary Table:**
| Aspect | Details | |--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Peak Intensity | 120 km/h sustained winds, gusts up to 150 km/h | | Location (July 6) | 385 km WNW of Itbayat, Batanes, Philippines | | Movement | North-northeast at ~10-20 km/h | | Philippines Impact | Brief re-entry into PAR; mainly rain in Northern Luzon; no direct landfall expected | | Taiwan Impact | Landfall on SW coast near Qigu; heavy rains and winds; weakening over mountainous terrain | | China Impact | Expected westward turn; landfall shortly after Taiwan crossing; weakening by July 10 | | Warnings/Advisories| Philippine PAGASA, Taiwan CWA, and travel advisories for eastern China/Taiwan in place | | Affected Families | At least 3,773 families in Ilocos Region, CAR, and Cagayan Valley | | Weather Warnings | Gale warning raised over northern seaboard of northern Luzon; weakening trend over East China Sea |
In the Philippines, the typhoon's presence may bring rains, especially to extreme Northern Luzon as Typhoon Danas, currently located near Batanes, may re-enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but is expected to exit without a direct landfall in the main islands.
In Taiwan, Typhoon Danas is forecast to make landfall on the southwestern coast of Taiwan, potentially causing heavy rains and strong winds, while weakening as it crosses due to mountainous terrain disrupting its core structure.
