MANILA – A low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” are expected to bring scattered rains to various parts of the Philippines, the state weather bureau PAGASA reported on Saturday (31 Aug 2024).
The LPA, located 695 km east of Butuan City, is predicted to cause cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Caraga, Davao Region, Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, Central Visayas, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Eastern Samar.
In addition, the southwest monsoon will bring similar weather conditions to Palawan and the rest of Mindanao. PAGASA has issued warnings for potential flash floods or landslides in these areas due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
Western Visayas, the Negros Island Region, and Occidental Mindoro will experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms also due to the habagat. Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the country can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms.
Winds across the country will be light to moderate, with corresponding slight to moderate sea conditions.
Forecast temperatures for major cities are as follows: Metro Manila, 26°C to 32°C; Baguio City, 18°C to 23°C; Tuguegarao City, 25°C to 35°C; Laoag City, 25°C to 32°C; Legazpi City, 26°C to 32°C; Metro Cebu, 27°C to 32°C; Puerto Princesa City, 24°C to 30°C; Metro Davao, 26°C to 33°C; and Zamboanga City, 24°C to 33°C.
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