Light to heavy rains and thunderstorms will continue to affect several parts of the country due to the low pressure area (LPA) and intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, May 3.
PAGASA last located the LPA over the coastal waters of San Agustin, Surigao del Sur around 3 a.m. on Wednesday.
As a result of the combined effects of the LPA and ITCZ, scattered light to heavy rains and thunderstorms will persist over Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao.
PAGASA warned against possible flash floods or landslides in these areas, particularly during moderate to heavy rains.
Meanwhile, the easterlies, or warm air from the Pacific Ocean, will continue to bring hot and humid weather to the rest of the country.
Although warm weather persists, 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.