The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, Jan. 20 that the chances of a tropical cyclone forming are slim until the end of the week.

PAGASA Weather Specialist Obet Badrina said no low-pressure areas are currently observed within or around the country’s area of responsibility.

However, he noted that two weather systems—the northeast monsoon and easterlies—will continue to bring rain showers over parts of the country.

Over the next 24 hours, the northeast monsoon (amihan) will continue to affect Northern and Central Luzon and bring clouds and rain, particularly to Cagayan Valley, Aurora, and Quezon.

There is also a high chance of rain in the eastern section of Mindanao, particularly in Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Islands, and Davao Oriental, due to warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, known as easterlies.

There remains a possibility of flash floods or landslides in areas affected by the amihan and easterlies, particularly during moderate to heavy rainfall.

Meanwhile, the rest of Luzon, including Metro Manila, will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the amihan.

The rest of the country will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.