The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that as of Tuesday, January 6, no low-pressure area (LPA) is being monitored for tropical cyclone formation.

In an advisory issued at 10 a.m., PAGASA said that “as of 8 a.m. today, no LPAs are being monitored for tropical cyclone formation.”

Despite the absence of an LPA, several weather systems continue to affect the country, bringing cloudy skies and rain over various regions. PAGASA advised the public to remain alert and to continuously monitor official weather updates.

As of 2 a.m., PAGASA was monitoring an LPA outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), which was “unlikely” to develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours.

PAGASA said the shear line is affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon, while the northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, is affecting the rest of Luzon. Meanwhile, the easterlies are affecting most parts of the Visayas and Mindanao.

PAGASA said the Bicol Region, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Northern Samar will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to the shear line. Residents in these areas are warned of possible flash floods or landslides, especially during periods of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Meanwhile, the Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Tawi-Tawi, and Palawan are expected to have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms caused by the trough of an LPA. PAGASA cautioned that moderate to at times heavy rains may trigger flooding or landslides in vulnerable areas.

The rest of the Visayas will also experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the easterlies, with similar risks of flash floods or landslides during heavier downpours.

In Northern Luzon, particularly the Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and Aurora, the northeast monsoon will bring cloudy skies with light rains, with no significant impact expected.

Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, also influenced by the northeast monsoon.

For the rest of Mindanao, PAGASA forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies. Localized flooding or landslides may occur during severe thunderstorms, the agency said.

PAGASA urged the public, especially those in flood- and landslide-prone areas, to take precautionary measures and stay updated through official advisories.