TD Wilma puts 8 provinces in Mindanao under Signal no.1

The low pressure area spotted over east of Mindanao has already developed into a tropical depression as eight provinces in Mindanao were placed under public storm warning signal Number 1, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa ) said on Monday.

In an interview, Pagasa weather forecaster Buddy Javier said the tropical depression, locally named "Wilma," is the first cyclone to enter the country this month and the 23rd for the year.