MANILA – The weather bureau reported Thursday (13 June 2024) that easterlies affecting eastern Mindanao will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, South Cotabato, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, and Zamboanga Sibugay.
These areas may experience moderate to heavy rainfall, potentially causing flash floods and landslides, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Caraga and the rest of the Davao Region will also see isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, with severe thunderstorms possibly leading to flash floods or landslides. Isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms are expected across the rest of the country.
“Warm and humid weather will prevail nationwide, with isolated rain showers,” said PAGASA forecaster Aldczar Aurelio.
Forecasted temperatures include 35°C in Tuguegarao City, 34°C in Metro Manila, and up to 33°C in Puerto Princesa, Laoag, and Legazpi. Cities like Tacloban, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, and Zamboanga may see temperatures reaching 32°C.
Light to moderate winds and seas will be prevalent across the archipelago, PAGASA added.
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