MANILA. Typhoon Kristine, the 11th weather disturbance of the year, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Friday, according to PAGASA. The typhoon, internationally named Haishen, is not expected to cause significant damage in the Philippines but may complicate search efforts for survivors of the capsized ship Gulf Livestock 1 near Japan.
The typhoon is forecast to move towards southern Japan over the weekend. Its center was located 1,340 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon, packing winds of 185 kph and gusts up to 230 kph. No tropical cyclone wind signals are raised in the Philippines, but PAGASA warned of rough seas in Northern Luzon starting Friday night.
Meanwhile, Japan’s coast guard continues rescue operations for the Panama-registered Gulf Livestock 1, which issued a distress signal during Typhoon Maysak. Of the 43 crew members, 39 are Filipinos, and one survivor, Edwardo Sareno, has been rescued. Search efforts are ongoing for the remaining crew.
Typhoon Kristine is expected to exit PAR over the weekend and will intensify further as it heads towards Japan and the Korean Peninsula.
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