Low pressure area develops into Tropical Depression Kiyapo

KIYAPO. Satellite image of Tropical Depression Kiyapo as of July 22, 2026, 10 pm. PAGASA Tropical Depression Kiyapo is the Philippines' 11th tropical cyclone for 2026, and the fourth for July alone MANILA, Philippines – The low pressure area inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) developed into a tropical depression at 8 pm on Wednesday, July 22. It was given the local name Kiyapo, as the country’s 11th tropical cyclone for 2026. It is also the fourth tropical cyclone for July alone. As of 10 pm on Wednesday, Kiyapo was located 1,080 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon, moving northwest at 25 kilometers per hour (km/h). The tropical depression has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h and gustiness of up to 55 km/h. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Kiyapo could go near or make landfall in Cagayan province’s Babuyan Islands by Friday evening, July 24. Landfall in mainland Cagayan is not being ruled out as well. While approaching Cagayan, Kiyapo might intensify into a tropical storm by Friday. It may even reach severe tropical storm status ahead of its potential landfall. In PAGASA’s initial Kiyapo bulletin issued at 11 pm on Wednesday, it already raised Signal No. 1 for portions of Cagayan and Isabela, giving them lead time of 36 hours to prepare for strong winds: eastern part of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca, Santa Teresita, Buguey) eastern part of Isabela (Maconacon, San Pablo, Cabagan, Tumauini, Ilagan City, Divilacan, Palanan, San Mariano, Dinapigue) The highest possible tropical cyclone wind signal due to Kiyapo could be Signal No. 2 or 3. PAGASA added that the southwest monsoon or habagat and the periphery or outer bands of the tropical cyclone will bring strong to gale-force gusts to the following areas: Thursday, July 23 most of Mindanao, Siquijor, Bohol, Southern Leyte Friday, July 24 most of the country The weather bureau also warned Northern Luzon to brace for moderate to intense rain from Kiyapo in the coming days. Here is the latest rainfall outlook for the tropical cyclone, released at 11 pm on Wednesday: Thursday evening, July 23, to Friday evening, July 24 Heavy to intense rain (100-200 millimeters): Cagayan Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Batanes, Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Ilocos Norte Friday evening, July 24, to Saturday evening, July 25 Heavy to intense rain (100-200 mm): Cagayan, Apayao, Abra, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Batanes, Isabela, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, La Union Aside from Kiyapo, the southwest monsoon will be bringing moderate to heavy rain, too. Wednesday evening, July 22, to Thursday evening, July 23 Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani Thursday evening, July 23, to Friday evening, July 24 Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Antique, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte Friday evening, July 24, to Saturday evening, July 25 Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Occidental Mindoro, Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, Negros Occidental All areas to be affected by Kiyapo and the southwest monsoon should watch out for floods and landslides. Moreover, in the next 24 hours, conditions in a few seaboards will be risky for small vessels. Up to rough seas (small vessels should not venture out to sea) Southeastern seaboard of Davao Oriental – waves up to 3 meters high Up to moderate to rough seas (small vessels should take precautionary measures or avoid sailing, if possible) Southern and remaining eastern seaboards of Davao Oriental – waves up to 2.5 meters high Seaboards of Davao Occidental and Surigao del Sur – waves up to 2 meters high After its potential landfall in Cagayan, Kiyapo could emerge over the Luzon Strait and eventually leave PAR by Saturday morning or noon, July 25. – Rappler.com How does this make you feel? Loading