MANILA – Parts of Mindanao are expected to experience scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the easterlies, while the northeast monsoon continues to affect other areas in the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Saturday.
In its early morning weather bulletin, PAGASA said the Davao Region, Caraga, and Soccsksargen will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Residents in these areas are advised to remain vigilant as moderate to heavy rains could cause flash floods or landslides.
Meanwhile, Metro Manila, the Ilocos and Cordillera regions, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains brought by the northeast monsoon.
For the rest of the country, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected due to the influence of the easterlies.
PAGASA also noted that moderate winds and seas will prevail over Northern and Central Luzon, while the rest of the country will experience light to moderate winds with slight to moderate seas.
The public is encouraged to stay updated on weather advisories and take necessary precautions during rainfall.
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