The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, Jan 24 said it is monitoring two low pressure areas (LPAs) inside the country’s area of responsibility.
In its 11 a.m. weather advisory, PAGASA said the effect of the LPA southeast of Davao City has weakened.
However, a new LPA has formed 740 kilometers east of Davao City. PAGASA said this weather disturbance is less likely to develop into a tropical depression within the next 48 hours.
The trough or extension of the new LPA may bring light to occasional heavy rains over Eastern Visayas and Caraga in the next 24 hours.
“Under these conditions, flooding and rain-induced landslides are possible, especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards as identified in hazard maps and in areas with significant antecedent rainfall,” PAGASA warned.
PAGASA advised the public and concerned disaster risk reduction and management offices to take all necessary precautionary measures.
Moreover, Cagayan Valley, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte may continue to experience cloudy and rainy weather due to the northeast monsoon or “amihan.”
PAGASA also advised those in these areas to stay vigilant against possible flash floods or landslides during moderate to heavy monsoon rains.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country, including Metro Manila, will be partly cloudy to cloudy with light amihan rains.