Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) slightly intensified as it moved over the Bicol region. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported on Tuesday afternoon that Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No.

MANILA: Kristine (international name: Trami) intensified into a tropical storm early Tuesday (Oct 22), prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.

State weather bureau PAGASA has raised Signal No. 2 over seven areas in Luzon and Visayas as Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) has slightly intensified.

Tropical Depression Kristine has maintained its strength while continuing to move westward, the state weather bureau PAGASA said in its latest bulletin. As of 11 p.m., Kristine has kept a maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and a gustiness of up to 70 kph.

Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) is getting closer to the Philippine landmass, leading the state weather agency to include Metro Manila and 42 other

Signal number 2 was raised over Catanduanes on Tuesday as tropical storm Kristine maintained its strength, PAGASA said in its 11 a.m. bulletin. Under Signal No. 2, winds of greater than 62 km/h and up to 88 km/h may be expected in at least 24 hours.