Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Western Pacific Ocean: Tropical storm 11w (Son-Tinh), located approximately 238 nm east of Hanoi, Vietnam, is tracking north-northeastward at 09 knots.

Tropical Depression (td) 12w (Ampil), located approximately 399 nm west of Kunsan AFB, South Korea, is tracking northwestward at 10 knots.

Tropical depression (td) 13w (Thirteen), located approximately 220 nm north-northeast of Taipei, Taiwan, is tracking northward at 22 knots.

Tropical storm 14w (Fourteen), located approximately 315 nm eastnortheast of Minami Tori Shima, is tracking northward at 10 knots.

Tropical depression (td) 15w (Fifteen), located approximately 381 nm north-northwest of Ulithi, is tracking north-northwestward at 07 knots.

In the Central Pacific Ocean: Invest 92L is an area of disturbed weather in the central Pacific that has the potential for further tropical development.

NewsBytes:

Philippines - Heavy rains brought about by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) enhanced by Tropical Depression Josie caused flooding over the weekend not just in Metro Manila, but also in provinces. In Hermosa, Bataan, six barangays were flooded, according to a report on Balitanghali Weekend by Saleema Refran on Sunday. In Barangays Almacen and Parayray, the water level reached over a man's height and up to the welcome arch of the two barangays. The floodwaters reached chest level in Barangay Daungan.

Vietnam - Flash floods in Vietnam have now claimed at least 19 lives, the government said on Sunday, as residents in affected areas sought safety in higher ground.