PAGASA: Scattered rain, isolated showers expected across the PH

The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), a shear line, and the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) are expected to bring rain to various parts of the country over the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported Sunday afternoon.

In its latest weather forecast, PAGASA said the shear line would bring cloudy skies with scattered rain and isolated thunderstorms over Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Aurora, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes.

The ITCZ will also cause cloudy conditions with scattered rain and thunderstorms over the Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, the rest of MIMAROPA, the rest of the Bicol Region, Dinagat Islands, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, and Lanao del Sur.

These conditions may result in moderate to heavy rains that could trigger flash floods or landslides.

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms will prevail over the rest of Mindanao due to the ITCZ. Severe thunderstorms in the region may also lead to flash floods or landslides.

Meanwhile, the Northeast Monsoon will bring cloudy skies with rains to the Cagayan Valley and the Cordillera Administrative Region. PAGASA warned residents in affected areas of potential flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall.

The rest of Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains brought by the Amihan, with no significant weather impact expected.

Coastal, wind conditions

Strong to gale-force winds and rough to very rough coastal waters are expected in Northern Luzon and the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon.

Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal water conditions will affect the rest of Luzon and the eastern Visayas.

Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters will prevail across the rest of the country.

PAGASA noted that sunrise on Monday will be at 6:20 a.m. — DVM, GMA Integrated News