Heavy Rains Expected in Parts of the Philippines

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecasted scattered rains and thunderstorms across several regions in the country due to prevailing easterlies. Moderate to heavy rains in Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Isabela, Aurora, Rizal, and Quezon could lead to flash floods or landslides. Meanwhile, a low pressure area (LPA) has been spotted east of southeastern Mindanao, although it has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours.

Key Takeaways:

• The easterlies, warm and humid winds originating from the Pacific Ocean, are expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Isabela, Aurora, Rizal, and Quezon.
• Moderate to heavy rains in these areas may result in flash floods or landslides.
• A low pressure area (LPA) was spotted 2,540 km. east of southeastern Mindanao, with a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours.
• Isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected in Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, and the rest of the Visayas due to the easterlies.
• Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail throughout the country.
• The rains due to the easterlies typically occur during the afternoon or evening.

Statistics:

• 2,540 km: distance of the low pressure area (LPA) east of southeastern Mindanao
• 24 hours: time frame in which the LPA has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone
• Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Isabela, Aurora, Rizal, and Quezon: regions expected to experience moderate to heavy rains
• 1 step: scale for wind speeds (light to moderate)

Sources:

• Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)