LPA​ outside PAR may develop into tropical depression by Wednesday

MANILA, Philippines—A low-pressure area (LPA) being monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) could develop into a tropical depression by Tuesday or Wednesday and may enter the country’s monitoring zone by Thursday or Friday, the state weather bureau said Monday.  The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 5 p.m. weather