Scattered rain showers to affect Mindanao, parts of Visayas due to LPA, ITCZ
Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms may persist in Mindanao and parts of Visayas due to a low pressure area (LPA) and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, May 2.
The LPA, embedded along the ITCZ and last seen 490 kilometers east of Davao City on Tuesday morning, may continue to bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, and Central Visayas.
PAGASA issued a warning about potential flash floods and landslides during moderate to heavy rains in these areas.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country will continue to experience hot and humid weather due to the easterlies, or warm air coming from the Pacific Ocean.
However, PAGASA said isolated rain showers or thunderstorms may affect some areas due to localized thunderstorms.
The public is advised to exercise caution as severe thunderstorms may also cause flash floods or landslides, especially in areas vulnerable to these hazards.