Low-Pressure Area Gains Strength Over Philippines
A low-pressure area inside the Philippine area of responsibility is expected to intensify and spread rain across more regions, local weather authorities reported on Sunday. The low-pressure area poses a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours.
Weather specialist Veronica Torres shared in a 5 p.m. advisory that the low-pressure area was located approximately 430 kilometers east-northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of 3 p.m. “Whether it becomes a tropical depression or not, more areas will experience more rains as it approaches the landmass,” she said in Filipino.
Current Weather Conditions and Affected Areas
Officials noted that the low-pressure area is already causing cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms across Visayas, Bicol Region, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Davao Region, and Quezon Province. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, is contributing to similar weather patterns in Soccsksargen, Zamboanga Peninsula, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, and Palawan.
Torres also forecasted widespread rainy weather for Monday. “Rainy weather is also expected in Bicol Region, Calabarzon [Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon], Mimaropa [Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan]. For the rest of Luzon, expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with chances of localized thunderstorms,” she added.
Rain Forecasts for Metro Manila and Surrounding Regions
Community members noted that Metro Manila is likely to experience rain on Monday. Additionally, regions including Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga will continue to face wet weather conditions.
Areas Facing Moderate to Heavy Rainfall
Based on the 5 p.m. heavy rainfall outlook, the following regions are forecast to receive moderate to heavy rainfall, ranging from 50 to 100 millimeters, between Sunday and Wednesday due to the low-pressure area:
Sunday to Monday afternoon:
- Masbate
- Albay
- Sorsogon
- Biliran
- Eastern Samar
- Leyte
- Northern Samar
- Samar
- Southern Leyte
- Bohol
- Cebu
- Agusan del Norte
- Agusan del Sur
- Dinagat Islands
- Surigao del Norte
- Surigao del Sur
Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon:
- Aurora
- Batangas
- Cavite
- Laguna
- Rizal
- Quezon
- Camarines Norte
- Camarines Sur
- Albay
- Sorsogon
- Masbate
- Catanduanes
- Occidental Mindoro
- Oriental Mindoro
- Marinduque
- Romblon
- Biliran
- Samar
- Northern Samar
- Eastern Samar
Tuesday noon to Wednesday afternoon:
- Metro Manila
- Aurora
- Cavite
- Laguna
- Rizal
- Batangas
- Quezon
- Camarines Norte
- Camarines Sur
Southwest Monsoon Also Brings Rainfall
Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon is expected to bring moderate to heavy rains from Monday to Wednesday in the following provinces:
Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon:
- Aklan
- Antique
- Capiz
- Guimaras
- Iloilo
- Negros Occidental
- Palawan
Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon:
- Marinduque
- Occidental Mindoro
- Palawan
- Aklan
- Antique
Warnings and Safety Precautions
Authorities cautioned residents in urbanized, low-lying, and river-adjacent areas to be alert for possible flooding. Likewise, landslides may occur in highly susceptible zones. Community members urged vigilance and preparedness as these weather conditions evolve.
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