Shear line, easterlies to bring scattered rains to parts of the Philippines


Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected in some areas of the country on Saturday, Oct. 12, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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In its weather update, PAGASA said that the shear line will affect extreme northern Luzon.

Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected in Batanes and Cagayan due to the shear line.

In Isabela, Aurora, and Quezon, the easterlies will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms.

The easterlies will also bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms in the Bicol Region and the rest of Cagayan Valley.

Meanwhile, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, due to localized thunderstorms, are expected in Metro Manila and the rest of the country.

PAGASA warned of possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms or due to moderate to occasionally heavy rains.