A Low Pressure Area (LPA) spotted near Catanduanes is bringing widespread rains over parts of Luzon and the Visayas on Saturday, June 7, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to issue warnings for possible flooding and landslides --- especially in low-lying and mountainous areas.
LPA near Catanduanes brings widespread rains; PAGASA issues flooding, landslide warnings
At A Glance
- An LPA east of Catanduanes triggers widespread rains and landslide warnings across Luzon and Visayas, says PAGASA.
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In its latest weather forecast, PAGASA said reported that as of 3 a.m., the LPA was located approximately 240 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes.
PAGASA said the weather disturbance, along with the prevailing southwest monsoon (habagat), is expected to bring widespread rains across several parts of the country.
According to PAGASA, the LPA is influencing weather conditions over the Bicol Region, Central and Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Davao Region, Aurora, and Quezon, all of which are expected to experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
Residents in these areas are advised to remain alert for possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, Metro Manila, MIMAROPA, the rest of Central Luzon, CALABARZON, and other parts of Visayas and Mindanao will also experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms triggered by the Southwest Monsoon.
The public is likewise warned of potential flooding and landslides in these regions.
In the Ilocos Region, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms are expected, also due to the influence of the Southwest Monsoon.
Though rainfall may be less frequent, PAGASA cautions that severe thunderstorms could still lead to localized flash floods or landslides.
The rest of Luzon will see generally fair weather, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and isolated rainshowers caused by localized thunderstorms.
Despite this, PAGASA still advises the public to be wary of sudden heavy downpours that may lead to flooding in low-lying areas.
PAGASA said it continues to monitor the LPA and will issue updates as necessary.
The agency also urged the public and local disaster risk reduction management offices to stay alert and prepared, especially in vulnerable areas.