Heavy Rainfall Forecast for Cagayan, Isabela, Catanduanes
According to local meteorological sources, the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela, and Catanduanes are expected to receive more than 200 millimeters of rainfall from Thursday through Friday afternoon. This forecast comes amid the combined impact of Tropical Depression Crising and the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat.
The heavy rainfall forecast for Cagayan, Isabela, Catanduanes highlights the need for residents and officials to prepare for potential flooding and landslides. The weather disturbance is driving significant rain over these regions, prompting warnings to stay alert.
Rainfall Estimates Across Luzon and Visayas
Weather bulletins shared on Thursday afternoon outlined specific rainfall amounts expected in various provinces. From July 17 to July 18 afternoon, the following areas are projected to experience heavy rain:
More than 200 mm of Rainfall
- Cagayan
- Isabela
- Catanduanes
100 to 200 mm of Rainfall
- Apayao
- Kalinga
- Quirino
- Aurora
- Quezon
- Camarines Norte
- Camarines Sur
- Palawan
- Occidental Mindoro
- Iloilo
- Guimaras
- Antique
- Negros Occidental
50 to 100 mm of Rainfall
- Ilocos Norte
- Ilocos Sur
- La Union
- Pangasinan
- Abra
- Mountain Province
- Ifugao
- Albay
- Sorsogon
- Masbate
- Northern Samar
- Eastern Samar
- Samar
- Biliran
- Metro Manila
- Zambales
- Bataan
- Bulacan
- Rizal
- Cavite
- Batangas
- Laguna
- Oriental Mindoro
- Marinduque
- Romblon
- Aklan
- Capiz
- Negros Oriental
- Siquijor
- Cebu
- Zamboanga del Norte
- Lanao del Norte
- Lanao del Sur
Rainfall Projections for the Following Days
From Friday afternoon, July 18, to Saturday afternoon, July 19, rainfall is expected to continue across northern and central Luzon, with some provinces experiencing heavy rain:
100 to 200 mm of Rainfall
- Batanes
- Cagayan
- Kalinga
- Mountain Province
- Abra
- Benguet
- Ilocos Sur
- La Union
- Pangasinan
- Zambales
- Bataan
- Cavite
- Batangas
- Occidental Mindoro
- Antique
50 to 100 mm of Rainfall
- Ifugao
- Isabela
- Nueva Vizcaya
- Metro Manila
- Tarlac
- Pampanga
- Nueva Ecija
- Bulacan
- Rizal
- Laguna
- Palawan
- Oriental Mindoro
- Romblon
- Aklan
- Iloilo
- Guimaras
- Negros Occidental
- Negros Oriental
Between Saturday afternoon, July 19, and Sunday afternoon, July 20, rainfall is forecast to lessen but still remain significant in some areas.
100 to 200 mm of Rainfall
- Zambales
- Bataan
- Occidental Mindoro
50 to 100 mm of Rainfall
- Ilocos Norte
- Ilocos Sur
- Metro Manila
- La Union
- Pangasinan
- Tarlac
- Pampanga
- Bulacan
- Cavite
- Batangas
- Rizal
- Laguna
- Oriental Mindoro
Tropical Depression Crising’s Movement and Impact
Tropical Depression Crising is currently generating winds reaching up to 55 kilometers per hour, with gusts hitting 70 kph. It is moving west-northwestward at 30 kph, said the weather bureau.
The depression was last located 335 kilometers northeast of Virac, Catanduanes, or 545 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora. Local officials noted that Crising might make landfall over mainland Cagayan by Friday evening, increasing the risk of severe weather conditions.
Residents in affected provinces are advised to stay updated on weather alerts and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during this period of heavy rain.
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