MANILA — Cloudy conditions and sporadic rainfall are expected across various regions of the Philippines today, as both the northeast monsoon or “amihan” and the easterlies influence the weather patterns, according to the latest update from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued at 4 a.m. on Wednesday (20 March 2024).
Eastern Visayas, Sorsogon, and Masbate will experience cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the easterlies, while Cagayan Valley, Apayao, and Kalinga should anticipate cloudy conditions with rain brought about by the northeast monsoon.
PAGASA has cautioned residents in these areas to remain vigilant for possible flash floods or landslides, especially during periods of moderate to heavy rainfall.
Aurora and Northern Quezon will also witness cloudy skies with light rains as a result of the “amihan” effect.
Elsewhere, Metro Manila, as well as the Cordillera region, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and the Ilocos Region, can expect a mix of partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with isolated light rains.
The rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorm activity, PAGASA noted.
Northern Luzon is anticipated to encounter strong winds and rough coastal waters, while the remainder of the archipelago will experience light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
Temperature-wise, Metro Manila is expected to range from 24°C to 31°C; Baguio City, 15°C to 23°C; Laoag City, 24°C to 31°C; Legazpi City, 25°C to 31°C; Metro Cebu, 25°C to 31°C; Puerto Princesa City, 25°C to 32°C; and Metro Davao, 25°C to 34°C.
(By el Amigo/MNM)
