MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced that three weather systems will affect most parts of the country on Thursday, January 30, 2025, leading to widespread rain and the possibility of flash floods and landslides in several regions.
The shear line, which is causing scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms, will impact the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and parts of Luzon, including Laguna, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Aklan, and Capiz.
Heavy to intense rains are expected to hit Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, and Albay. The shear line will also bring moderate to heavy rains in Laguna, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Sorsogon, Masbate, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar.
The easterlies will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms over Caraga, Davao de Oro, and Davao Oriental, while the northeast monsoon, or amihan, will bring light to moderate rains to the Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Aurora.
Moderate to heavy rainfall in these areas poses a risk for flash floods and landslides, PAGASA warned.
In addition to the rain, strong to gale-force winds will whip across Northern Luzon, as well as the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon, and the Visayas. Rough to very rough coastal waters will be experienced in these regions, while other areas of Luzon and Mindanao will face moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas.
Elsewhere, the rest of the country can expect isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies, with light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas in most areas.
PAGASA advises residents, especially in the affected regions, to stay alert for possible updates and take necessary precautions against hazardous weather conditions.
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