TROPICAL STORM “TINO” (Int’l name “KALMAEGI”) — DOST-PAGASA

SEVERE tropical storm “Kalmaegi” entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) early on Sunday and was assigned the local name “Tino,” marking the 20th tropical cyclone to enter the country in 2025, the state weather bureau reported.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) Facebook page, Tino was located east of eastern Visayas.

It said Tino may make landfall over the Caraga or Eastern Visayas regions on Monday.

In its 5 p.m. advisory, it warned that Tino — combined with a prevailing shear line — will bring widespread heavy to torrential rains over large parts of the Visayas and Mindanao through midweek.

Rainfall ranging from 50 to 200 millimeters is expected from Sunday through Wednesday afternoon, with the heaviest downpours over Eastern and Central Visayas.

The agency urged disaster risk reduction and management offices to take precautionary measures to protect lives and property.

PAGASA regional divisions may issue localized Heavy Rainfall Warnings and Thunderstorm Advisories as appropriate.

Tino’s arrival comes as the Philippines enters the final quarter of its typhoon season, a period typically characterized by frequent storms that can disrupt agriculture, transport, and energy operations across the archipelago. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana