Cloudy with scattered rain and thunderstorms in the Bicol, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and Davao regions due to a shear line and trough of a low-pressure area. Photo: Himawari-8 |
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippines is experiencing cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and Davao Region due to a shear line and trough of low-pressure area (LPA).
Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon is causing partly cloudy to cloudy skies with light rains in Metro Manila, Western Visayas, and the rest of Luzon. The rest of the country can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, with the possibility of localized thunderstorms in some areas.
Possible flash floods and landslides are a concern in areas affected by the shear line and northeast monsoon. Residents in these regions are advised to take necessary precautions and to stay updated on weather updates.
In Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Aurora, Quezon, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, and Marinduque, cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rains are expected due to the northeast monsoon. These conditions may lead to flash floods or landslides, so residents in these areas are also advised to exercise caution.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) closely monitors the situation and will issue updates as needed. They urge the public to take the necessary precautions, such as securing loose outdoor objects and avoiding low-lying and flood-prone areas.