By Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz
PAGASA
Two to four tropical cyclones may enter or form inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in October, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.
The cyclones that may develop next month will be given the names Paolo, Quedan, Ramil, and Salome.
Based on climatological records, cyclones in October usually follow one of four historical paths.
Some form in the western Pacific, enter PAR, and recurve toward the northeastern section without making landfall before moving on to Japan or Korea.
Others make landfall in Northern or Central Luzon and continue northwest toward Hong Kong or China.
Some traverse Central or Southern Luzon on their way to Vietnam, while others cross the Visayas before also heading toward Vietnam.
