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Back to headlinesAugust 20, 2026, 1:00 AM PHT

Weather · Public safety

Tropical Depression Neneng Slows East of Taiwan as PAGASA Projects Weakening Into a Low

The cyclone weakened overnight and is expected to lose organization near Taiwan, while residual Habagat showers remain possible over parts of western Luzon.

By FMB News DeskPublished August 20, 2026, 1:00 AM PHT2 min read
FMB News editorial visual for Tropical Depression Neneng east of TaiwanFMB News editorial visual
FMB News editorial visual accompanying the Tropical Depression Neneng weakening update.FMB News editorial visualLicense details

Why this matters to Filipinos

FMB News connects the verified facts and evidence in this report to the decisions, costs, opportunities, and risks that may affect Filipinos, Philippine communities, and the country.

Editorial standard: Sources are listed below. Verified reporting, attributed claims, uncertainty, and analysis remain distinct.

Verified facts

What happened

Tropical Depression Neneng decelerated over the northern Philippine Sea east of Taiwan, with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h and gusts up to 55 km/h, according to the approved FMB News overnight package citing PAGASA.

The package placed the center about 580 km northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, and said the system was moving slowly northwestward.

Context

Context · What PAGASA expects

Forecasters expect Neneng to weaken into a remnant low as it interacts with Taiwan. The Southwest Monsoon is also expected to ease gradually, although isolated moderate to heavy showers may still affect Zambales, Bataan and Occidental Mindoro.

Filipino relevance

Why this matters

A weakening cyclone can still affect marine conditions and monsoon rainfall, so residents and seafarers should continue following official weather and local disaster advisories.

What to watch next

What to watch next

Watch PAGASA for the final cyclone bulletin, updated marine warnings and any remaining heavy-rain advisories as Neneng loses organization.

Sources and public record

DOST-PAGASA: Tropical Depression Neneng bulletins cited by the approved FMB News package (August 19, 2026, 11:00 PM PHT)ABS-CBN News: Neneng decelerates, may weaken into low pressure area (August 20, 2026, 12:19 AM PHT)