MANILA — On Christmas Eve, Sunday (24 Dec 2023), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that the northern and central regions of Luzon will be impacted by the northeast monsoon, known as “amihan.”
According to Pagasa’s forecast, Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Aurora, and Quezon are expected to experience cloudy skies accompanied by rains. PAGASA has issued a warning of moderate to occasionally heavy rains, which could lead to potential flash floods or landslides in these areas.
Meanwhile, the Bicol Region, Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao will witness partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms attributed to the easterlies or localized thunderstorms.
Metro Manila
For Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, partly cloudy to cloudy skies are anticipated with isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to exercise caution, as moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters are expected in Northern Luzon and the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon, as well as Visayas.
Temperature ranges for key cities are as follows:
Metro Manila: 23°C to 29°C
Baguio City: 15°C to 23°C
Laoag City: 23°C to 29°C
Tagaytay City: 21°C to 27°C
Legazpi City: 24°C to 31°C
Iloilo City/Bacolod City: 26°C to 31°C
Cagayan de Oro: 23°C to 30°C
Puerto Princesa City: 25°C to 32°C
Metro Cebu: 25°C to 31°C
Metro Davao: 24°C to 33°C.
(JR AMIGO/IA/MNM)
