MANILA — Rains are expected to persist across a significant portion of the Philippines on Friday (02 Feb 2024), influenced by the northeast monsoon and the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA).
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the LPA’s trough will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to Mindanao, Central Visayas, Negros Occidental, and Southern Leyte. In these regions, moderate to heavy rains could potentially lead to flash floods or landslides.
As of the latest observation, the LPA was located 310 km south of Zamboanga City. PAGASA forecaster Benison Estareja mentioned that while there is a slim chance of it developing into a tropical cyclone, it is likely to dissipate over the weekend.
Simultaneously, the northeast monsoon is anticipated to bring light rains over Aurora, Quezon, and the Bicol Region, with isolated light rains forecasted over the rest of Luzon. PAGASA also predicts isolated rain showers in the Visayas due to localized thunderstorms.
Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas are expected over the eastern sections of Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao. In other areas, winds will be light to moderate with slight to moderate seas, according to PAGASA.
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