TAIPEI (TVBS News) — A new tropical depression (99W) formed east of the Philippines Tuesday (July 22) at 3 p.m. Japan time, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Wu Wan-hua (伍婉華), a technical specialist at Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA, 中央氣象署), reported that the weather system could also move northward toward the Ryukyu Islands. The development marks the latest tropical weather threat to potentially affect the region during the active summer season.
Forecasters anticipate the tropical depression will approach Taiwan's eastern or northeastern waters Thursday (July 24) and Friday (July 25). The Central Weather Administration continues to monitor the system's intensity and potential impact on Taiwan's weather patterns. Wu emphasized the importance of staying informed as meteorological conditions develop, with officials tracking the system's strengthening potential and trajectory changes.
Residents across the region should prepare for possible weather changes and stay updated with the latest advisories from meteorological agencies. The coming days will prove crucial in determining the tropical depression's trajectory and potential impact on Taiwan. Authorities maintain heightened vigilance as they assess whether the system will strengthen into a more significant tropical storm threat. ◼
