MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm 'Mawar,' which remains outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), is expected to develop into a severe tropical storm within 24 hours, the state weather bureau said on Saturday. According to state weather specialist Veronica Torres, Mawar will likely become a severe tropical storm and may enter PAR by Friday or over the weekend. Although Mawar may not directly affect parts of the country, Torres said that it might enhance the southwesterly wind flow, which may bring cloudy skies, scattered rain showers, and thunderstorms in the southern part of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

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