What Is 'Kiyapo,' the Philippines' Newest Tropical Cyclone Name?

What is 'Kiyapo,' the Philippines' newest tropical cyclone name?

The name of new tropical cyclone “Kiyapo” has sparked interest online, after it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Science communication platform ScienceKonek explained that it originated from an aquatic plant once common in parts of Manila. In a social media post on Thursday, July 23, ScienceKonek said “kiyapo” refers to Pistia stratiotes, a floating […] The post What is ‘Kiyapo,’ the Philippines’ newest tropical cyclone name? appea…

‘Kiyapo’ may intensify into a tropical storm, traverse extreme Northern Luzon on July 24

Tropical Depression Kiyapo is expected to intensify into a tropical storm as it approaches extreme Northern Luzon on Friday, July 24, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.As of 10 a.m., Thursday, July 23, the center of Kiyapo was located 830 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, with maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph.It was …

Tropical Depression Kiyapo accelerates toward Northern Luzon

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) is set to raise tropical cyclone wind signal number 2 as Tropical Depression Kiyapo accelerated toward Northern Luzon.In its bulletin issued at 11 a.m., Pagasa said "Kiyapo" was last seen at 830 kilometers east of Northern Luzon and is moving northwestward at 25 kilometers per hour. It had maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per h…