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Here's what we know so far about Super Typhoon Inday

By Cecile Baltasar Published Jul 08, 2026 7:15 pm

Super Typhoon Inday (international name, Bavi) has been in the Philippine area of responsibility since early Wednesday morning, July 8.

PAGASA is forecasting that its strength may produce winds of up to signal no. 2 or 3 in intensity. 

As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, the typhoon was still over the Philippine Sea, 1,170km east of Northern Luzon, with winds traveling at 195 km/h near the eye and 240 km/h in its periphery, and a diameter of 1,700 to 1,800 km across. It was moving west-northwest at 20 km/h, according to Benison Estareja, PAGASA weather specialist. 

Here are some updates on Super Typhoon Inday.

Tropical cyclone wind signals

By Wednesday afternoon, 12 areas in Northern Philippines were under tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1.

The number signifies the strength and speed of the wind. Under signal no. 1, wind speeds range from 39 to 61 km/h with a lead time of 36 hours, meaning strong winds may appear anytime within 36 hours. These may be strong enough to topple trees and destroy houses made of light materials, according to Estareja. 

The following areas were placed under signal no. 1:

  • Batanes
  • Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands
  • Apayao
  • Kalinga
  • Isabela
  • Northern Aurora
  • Northern and Central Catanduanes
  • Northeastern Quirino
  • Eastern Ifugao
  • Ilocos Norte
  • Eastern Mountain Province
  • Northern Abra
Effect on the southwest monsoon

While the typhoon appeared to still be hovering over the Philippine Sea, it has enhanced the southwest monsoon, which has brought heavy rain over areas in Visayas and Mindanao. 

As of Wednesday morning, heavy rain was seen over Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani. 

From Wednesday afternoon to early morning Thursday, the southwest monsoon will bring heavier rain over Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, the Zamboanga Peninsula, BARMM, SOCCSKSARGEN, and other areas in Northern Mindanao. Estareja warned of flooding and landslides.

By Thursday morning or afternoon, July 9, Antique and Negros Occidental may experience heavy rainfall, as much as 100 mm of rain; or 50 to 100 liters of rain falling over one square meter. 

The rest of Visayas and Mindanao, as well as areas in Luzon, may expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with occasional rain and thunderstorms that may last from one to two hours. 

Sustained strength

For the next 24 hours, Super Typhoon Inday will maintain its strength, with a possibility of slightly weakening to typhoon level by Thursday night. 

In its latest update, PAGASA warned residents living in 30 areas near mountain slopes and river systems throughout Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to take precautionary measures. Find the list of locations here. 

Until Saturday, July 11, Super Typhoon Inday will travel across the northern portion of the Philippine Sea. It will get closest to extreme Northern Luzon Friday afternoon, July 10, about 500 km from the eye of the typhoon. 

Based on its latest track, it is unlikely that Inday will make landfall. However, wind signals may still be hoisted over more areas in the northern and eastern sections of Luzon within the next 24 to 48 hours. 

Once it leaves PAR Saturday morning or noon, Inday's path will take it between Okinawa, Japan and Northern Taiwan.