'Agaton' slightly weakens; 'Malakas' to enter PAR tonight or early Tuesday

Satellite image shows Tropical Depression Agaton and Severe Tropical Storm Malakas on April 11, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines (Updated 2:56 p.m.) — Tropical depression Agaton remained almost stationary over the coastal waters of Samar, while the tropical cyclone with international name Malakas gained strength, forecasters said Monday.

In a bulletin issued past 2 p.m., PAGASA said Agaton remained over the coastal waters of Marabut, Samar.

The cyclone’s peak winds decreased to 45 kilometers per hour near the center from 55 kph, and its gustiness was down to 60 kph from 75 kph.

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