PAGASA monitors 2 LPAsUp to four cyclones are expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility in August, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geo- physical and Astronomical Services Administration. MANILA, Philippines — Two low-pressure areas with “unlikely” chances of developing into tropical cyclones are being monitored by state weather forecasters. Up to four cyclones are expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility in August, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geo- physical and Astronomical Services Administration. PAGASA said the decline in its projection is due to a potentially very strong ElNiño event, described as unprecedented amid the Pacific Ocean’s rapid warming. While fewer tropical cyclones are expected due to El Niño, they may still develop into typhoons or even supertyphoons.