MANILA — Several regions in the Philippines are expected to experience rainfall on Tuesday (18 Feb 2025), as four distinct weather systems continue to affect the country.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), areas such as Batanes, Cagayan, and Apayao will continue to see wet conditions due to the northeast monsoon, also known as “amihan.”
The shear line will bring scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms to Isabela and Aurora, while the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will cause similar weather patterns over Zamboanga Peninsula, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.
Residents in these areas can expect moderate to heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash floods and landslides.
In the rest of the country, isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are likely due to the easterlies, with severe storms potentially triggering flash floods or landslides.
PAGASA also noted that moderate to strong winds and rough seas are expected to continue over northern Luzon. Elsewhere, conditions will remain light to moderate, with slight to moderate coastal waters.
Fortunately, no low-pressure areas are expected to develop into tropical cyclones at this time.
Stay updated and prepared for weather-related hazards, PAGASA advises.
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