Scattered rain showers to persist in Palawan, parts of Mindanao due to ITCZ
The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will continue to bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to Palawan and parts of Mindanao in the next 24 hours, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, June 21.
ITCZ is the convergence of winds from the northern and southern hemispheres where rain-bearing clouds form.
Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in Palawan, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Northern Mindanao.
Due to scattered light to heavy rains, PAGASA warned the public of the possibility of flash floods and landslides in areas affected by the ITCZ.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country can expect “fair weather” due to partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a chance of isolated rain showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.
PAGASA advised the public to exercise caution during severe thunderstorms, as these may trigger landslides or flash floods, especially in areas that are vulnerable to these hazards.
Severe thunderstorms often bring heavy but brief rains, lightning, thunder, wind gusts, and sometimes hail.