‘Maring, Nando to merge into severe tropical storm’The storm packed winds of 845 kilometers per hour and gustiness of 105 kph. MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Maring and Tropical Depression Nando may merge into a severe tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday. The storm packed winds of 845 kilometers per hour and gustiness of 105 kph. PAGASA said both Maring and Nando were embedded within the larger circulation of a monsoon depression. “The resulting merger cyclone is forecast to continue intensifying within the forecast period and may reach severe tropical storm category within 36 hours,” it said.

Source: Philippine Star October 09, 2021 15:56 UTC