The low pressure area (LPA) embedded within the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is less likely to develop into a tropical cyclone but will still bring rains over Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao in the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday, March 27.

PAGASA estimated the location of the LPA at 70 kilometers southeast of Davao City as of 10 a.m.

“This weather disturbance remains less likely to develop into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours. is expected to move west and may cross Mindanao,” PAGASA said in the 11 a.m. advisory.

In the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rains are likely over Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, and Davao del Norte.

Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are also likely over Bohol, Siquijor, Southern Leyte, southern Cebu, southern part of Negros Island, Palawan, and the rest of Mindanao.

“Under these conditions, scattered flashfloods and rain-induced landslides are likely, especially in areas that are highly and very highly susceptible to these hazards as identified in hazard maps and in areas with significant antecedent rainfall,” PAGASA warned.

Moreover, the State weather bureau urged the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned to take appropriate actions.

“PAGASA Regional Services Division may issue local heavy rainfall warnings, rainfall/thunderstorm advisories, and other severe weather information specific to their areas of responsibility as appropriate,” PAGASA said.

Meanwhile, the easterlies or the warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean will prevail over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon.

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies and isolated rain showers or thunderstorms may prevail over the rest of the country.

However, PAGASA advised the public to stay vigilant as severe thunderstorms, which are often associated with bursts of heavy rainfall, lightning, thunder, and gusty winds that usually last up to two hours, may also trigger flash floods or landslides.