Low-Pressure Area Formerly Basyang No Longer a Threat, PAGASA Reports

• The low-pressure area formerly known as Tropical Depression “Basyang” has fully dissipated as of Saturday morning, February 7, PAGASA confirmed, posing no further threat.

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Posted on Feb. 8, 2026 at 12:24 am

Tacloban City — The low-pressure area (LPA) previously named Tropical Depression “Basyang” (international name: Penha) dissipated on Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

As of 8 a.m., the LPA no longer poses a threat, and PAGASA has confirmed that there are no other low-pressure areas currently being monitored for potential tropical cyclone formation. The public is advised to stay informed through official announcements from PAGASA.

Basyang, which had strengthened into a tropical storm, caused heavy rains and flooding in Caraga and parts of the Visayas from Thursday night to Friday.

In the latest Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 23F issued at 5 a.m., the LPA was last located 105 kilometers southeast of Cuyo, Palawan (10.1°N, 121.6°E), moving westward at 25 km/h with a central pressure of 1006 hPa. No tropical cyclone wind signals were raised.

PAGASA also cautioned about strong to gale-force winds due to the northeast monsoon affecting much of Luzon, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, and Zamboanga del Norte.

Residents are reminded to remain vigilant and follow weather advisories, especially regarding the heavy rainfall forecast in Weather Advisory No. 32. — Nicole Cabacang, BS DevCom Intern, The Vanguard