MANILA – The majority of the Philippines will experience isolated rain showers today due to localized thunderstorms, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PAGASA forecaster Benison Estareja noted that the weak southwest monsoon will bring more substantial rainfall to Northern Luzon.
“Moderate to heavy rains may cause flash floods and landslides in the Ilocos Region, Batanes, and the Babuyan Islands,” Estareja warned.
In addition to Northern Luzon, the southwest monsoon will also bring isolated rain showers and thunderstorms to the Cordillera Administrative Region and the rest of Cagayan Valley.
For the rest of the country, isolated rain showers are expected, primarily due to localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will continue to prevail across the archipelago.
On a positive note, Estareja mentioned that no weather disturbances have been spotted near the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). “We are not expecting a tropical cyclone to develop or enter PAR within the next two days,” he added.
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