Super Typhoon Inday, which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) earlier this week, has been downgraded to a typhoon by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).The storm is currently moving westward over the Philippine Sea, with its outer bands affecting several regions.PAGASA forecasts that Inday will exit the PAR by Saturday and potentially make landfall in China by Sunday, July 12.The typhoon's path could bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of the Philippines, particularly the eastern provinces.Additionally, the southwest monsoon is expected to contribute to scattered rain events across the country.Authorities are advising residents to remain vigilant and prepare for possible weather disruptions.

Inday is the ninth tropical cyclone in 2026 and the second for July, aligning with earlier predictions of two to four storms entering the PAR during the month.The storm's weakening into a severe tropical storm as it crosses mainland China or over the East China Sea remains a possibility.