Tropical Depression Dodong has intensified into a tropical storm as it moves away from the country, the state weather bureau said on Saturday, July 15.

In its latest bulletin issued at 11 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said "Dodong" has maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph.

"Dodong" intensified into a tropical storm before it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within the day. (Video Courtesy of DOST-PAGASA)

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/15/dodong-intensifies-to-tropical-storm-gale-warning-remains

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