Heavy Rainfall Forecast Across the Philippines
The combined effects of Tropical Depression Crising and the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, will bring heavy rainfall across many parts of the Philippines until Sunday, sources said Thursday night. Residents should prepare for significant rainfall as these weather systems intensify.
Authorities warned that various regions will experience different amounts of rainfall over the coming days. The heavy rain is expected to cause flooding and possible landslides in vulnerable areas.
Rainfall Forecast From Thursday Night to Friday Evening
From Thursday night, July 17, until Friday evening, July 18, some areas will receive more than 200 millimeters of rain. These include Cagayan and Isabela. Meanwhile, provinces like Apayao, Kalinga, Quirino, Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Iloilo, Guimaras, Antique, and Negros Occidental can expect between 100 to 200 millimeters.
Other provinces such as Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Catanduanes, 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, and Lanao del Sur should prepare for 50 to 100 millimeters of rainfall.
Rainfall Forecast From Friday Evening to Saturday Evening
From Friday evening, July 18, to Saturday evening, July 19, Apayao and Ilocos Norte are expected to receive over 200 millimeters of rain. Batanes, Cagayan, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, and Antique will likely get between 100 to 200 millimeters.
Provinces such as Ifugao, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Metro Manila, Tarlac, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Rizal, Quezon, Laguna, Palawan, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Marinduque, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras, Negros Occidental, and Negros Oriental may see 50 to 100 millimeters of rain.
Rainfall Forecast From Saturday Evening to Sunday Evening
From Saturday evening, July 19, to Sunday evening, July 20, Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro are forecasted to receive 100 to 200 millimeters of rainfall. Meanwhile, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Metro Manila, La Union, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Laguna, and Oriental Mindoro should expect 50 to 100 millimeters.
Tropical Depression Crising’s Path and Intensity
Tropical Depression Crising was last reported about 460 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora, moving northwest at 15 kilometers per hour. It carried winds up to 55 kph with gusts reaching 70 kph, local leaders noted.
The depression is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm early Friday morning. It may make landfall in mainland Cagayan or the Babuyan Islands by Friday afternoon or evening.
Residents in affected areas are advised to stay alert for updates and prepare for possible flooding or disruptions caused by the heavy rains.
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