Two Low Pressure Areas Outside PAR Pose No Threat to Philippines
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) confirmed that the two low-pressure areas outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) have no direct impact on the country. Despite their presence, the southwest monsoon, locally known as the habagat, continues to bring widespread rains across many regions.
Weather specialist Loriedin Dela Cruz-Galicia reported that the first low-pressure area, positioned roughly 2,030 kilometers east-northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon, shows a high chance of developing into a cyclone within 24 hours. However, it is moving away from PAR and is not expected to affect any part of the Philippines. “Ito ay lumalayo at hindi inaasahang makakaapekto sa ating bansa,” she said.
Current Weather Systems and Expected Rains
Meanwhile, the second low-pressure area, the former tropical cyclone Bising, lies about 760 kilometers west-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes. According to Dela Cruz-Galicia, neither of these systems will influence the country’s weather. Instead, the habagat remains the dominant weather system, continuing to deliver rain to large portions of the archipelago.
Residents in Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Western Visayas, and the Negros Island Region should expect moderate to heavy rains, especially on Friday. The habagat also causes cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in Metro Manila, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, the rest of Visayas, and the entirety of Mindanao.
Ongoing Monitoring and Precautions
Local authorities and weather experts continue to monitor these low-pressure areas closely, but for now, no warnings have been issued regarding their impact on the country. The public is advised to stay updated on weather forecasts, especially with the habagat’s persistent rains that may cause localized flooding or landslides in vulnerable areas.
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