Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam – Tropical Cyclone Thirtyfive-18 (DG ECHO, Aristotle project, Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 28 December 2018)
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The tropical cyclone is moving west across the central Philippines on 28 December before emerging into the South China Sea this weekend.
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Some areas are likely to receive as much as 250-500 mm of rainfall, particularly across the central Philippines and eastern Luzon. Thereafter, the cyclone is only expected to undergo gradual strengthening, with the main impact being a further spell of heavy rain to parts of Vietnam.
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Prolonged heavy rain will likely cause flash and alluvial flooding, while strong winds and high waves may cause some disruption to transport, infrastructure and utilities.