ISOLATED RAINS EXPECTED ACROSS PH; FLASH FLOODS POSSIBLE IN NORTHERN AREAS

MANILA – Isolated rains are forecasted across most parts of the Philippines, according to the weather bureau on Friday (26 Aug 2024).

In its morning bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the southwest monsoon is expected to bring cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rains and thunderstorms over Batanes and the Babuyan Islands.

PAGASA has issued warnings of potential flash floods or landslides in these areas due to moderate to heavy rainfall.

Metro Manila

Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, primarily due to localized thunderstorms.

Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate sea conditions are expected throughout the archipelago.

Forecast temperatures for key cities are as follows: Metro Manila, 25°C to 33°C; Baguio City, 17°C to 22°C; Tuguegarao City, 26°C to 35°C; Laoag City, 24°C to 32°C; Legazpi City, 26°C to 33°C; Metro Cebu, 26°C to 33°C; Puerto Princesa City, 26°C to 32°C; Metro Davao, 26°C to 33°C; and Zamboanga City, 24°C to 33°C.

(ia/mnm)