MANILA – The Philippine weather bureau has reported that a low-pressure area (LPA), previously located 1,415 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, may potentially move into the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in the next 24 to 48 hours.
“While the likelihood of it developing into a tropical cyclone within this timeframe is low, its associated weather system is anticipated to bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, and Central Visayas,” shared Obet Badrina of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Moderate to heavy rainfall in these regions could lead to flash floods and landslides.
Badrina also clarified that Typhoon Koinu (formerly known as Jenny) is currently not affecting the Philippines, and there is no expectation for Severe Tropical Storm Bolaven to enter the area.
For the rest of the country, isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms are possible.
“Expect these brief rain episodes, lasting one to two hours, mainly in the afternoon or evening,” Badrina added.
Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate sea conditions are expected to prevail across the archipelago.
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