MANILA – The northeast monsoon or “amihan” currently affecting Luzon is anticipated to bring scattered light rains across the island, as reported by the weather bureau on Monday (26 Feb 2024).
Areas such as Cagayan Valley, Aurora, and Quezon are expected to experience light rain, while other parts of Luzon may encounter isolated light showers.
For the rest of the country, isolated rain showers are expected due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warns that severe thunderstorms could lead to flash floods or landslides.
PAGASA forecaster Obet Badrina stated, “The easterlies are also likely to trigger thunderstorms across the Visayas and Mindanao.”
Meanwhile, moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas are expected over Northern Luzon and the eastern section of the country. In other areas, winds will be light to moderate with slight to moderate seas.
Badrina added that no tropical cyclones are expected to develop or enter the country until the end of February.
(el Amigo/MNM)
