MANILA — Easterlies and the northeast monsoon, known as “amihan,” are set to bring rainfall to various parts of the Philippines, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

On Thursday (21 March 22024), PAGASA reported that scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, brought about by the easterlies, are expected over the Caraga region, Davao Oriental, and Davao de Oro. Residents in these areas are cautioned about the potential for moderate to heavy rains, which could trigger flash floods or landslides.

Meanwhile, the “amihan” will usher in light rains over Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Aurora, Quezon, and Camarines Norte. Additionally, isolated light rains are anticipated across the rest of Luzon.

Localized thunderstorms are forecasted to cause isolated rain showers in other parts of the country.

Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas are expected over Luzon and the Visayas, while in Mindanao, winds are predicted to be light to moderate with slight to moderate coastal waters.

Temperature ranges for selected areas include Metro Manila at 25°C to 32°C; Baguio City at 14°C to 22°C; Laoag City at 22°C to 31°C; Legazpi City at 24°C to 30°C; Metro Cebu at 26°C to 31°C; Puerto Princesa City at 26°C to 32°C; and Metro Davao at 25°C to 34°C.

(By el Amigo/MNM)

MANILA – According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the northeast monsoon or ‘amihan’ and the easterlies are expected to persist, resulting in cloudy skies with isolated rain showers in various parts of the country on Sunday.

In its 4 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA warned of cloudy skies with rains in the Bicol region due to the northeast monsoon, potentially leading to flash floods or landslides amid moderate to heavy rains.

Meanwhile, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, and Quezon are forecasted to experience cloudy skies with light rains attributed to the ‘amihan’.

Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon are anticipated to have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, also influenced by the northeast monsoon.

For the rest of the country, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected due to easterlies and localized thunderstorms. PAGASA warned of possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.

While no gale warning has been issued, fishermen are advised to exercise caution when venturing into the seas, especially in Luzon, where moderate to rough seas are expected due to moderate to strong winds blowing northeast.

Elsewhere in the country, light to moderate winds blowing northeast and slightly moderate coastal waters are anticipated.

Temperatures in key areas are forecasted as follows: Metro Manila ranging from 24°C to 31°C; Baguio City, 14°C to 24°C; Laoag City, 22°C to 32°C; Legazpi City, 25°C to 30°C; Metro Cebu, 25°C to 30°C; Puerto Princesa City, 24°C to 32°C; and Metro Davao, 24°C to 32°C.

(el Amigo/MNM)