Manila, Jan. 14 -- The low pressure area east of Mindanao has developed into a tropical depression (TD) and was named Ada, the weather bureau said Wednesday.

Tropical Depression Ada was located 635 km. east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of 10 a.m., moving northwest at 35 kph, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in an update.

The cyclone packs maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 55 kph.

Ada is forecast to bring strong winds in areas where Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is hoisted: Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur.

It will also cause heavy rains across Eastern Samar, ...