LPA in PAR May Develop Into Tropical Depression
MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has a growing chance of developing into a tropical depression in the coming days, local meteorological sources said. The LPA’s progression is being closely monitored as it may affect weather conditions across the country.
According to weather specialist Obet Badrina, in the 5 a.m. update Tuesday, the LPA was located approximately 650 kilometers east of Infanta, Quezon. He noted that the system currently holds a “medium” probability of strengthening into a tropical depression.
“We expect that the chance of it developing into a tropical depression today remains quite low. It is still classified as having a medium chance. This means that within the next 24 hours, the likelihood of it becoming a tropical depression is still small, but over the next few days, the possibility is increasing,” Badrina explained.
Weather Impact from LPA and Southwest Monsoon
The trough associated with the LPA is already bringing cloudy skies and a high chance of rain to parts of Isabela, Quirino, Quezon, Aurora, and some areas in the Bicol Region. Residents in these areas are advised to stay alert for possible weather disturbances.
Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon, locally called the habagat, continues to influence weather patterns in many parts of the Philippines. This weather phenomenon is causing widespread cloudy conditions with frequent rain showers.
Badrina reported that due to the habagat, parts of Central Luzon, Calabarzon (including Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon), Mimaropa provinces (Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan), the Bicol Region, and Metro Manila are experiencing cloudy skies with a high chance of rain.
The rest of Luzon is expected to have generally hot weather with a lower chance of rain, though isolated thunderstorms may still occur from afternoon to evening.
Rain Forecast Across the Visayas and Mindanao
The habagat also brings a high likelihood of rain over Palawan and most parts of the Visayas. In Mindanao, including the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga, cloudy skies with frequent rain showers are expected to persist because of the southwest monsoon.
The remaining areas of Mindanao may experience fewer rain showers, but localized thunderstorms and the habagat’s influence could still affect some provinces.
Residents are urged to monitor weather updates regularly and prepare accordingly for possible heavy rains and flooding in vulnerable areas.
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