January 15, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a warning of significant rainfall and its potential impact over several regions in the country due to the northeast monsoon and shear line.
The state weather bureau said the shear line is now less likely to bring heavy rainfall across the country.
However, it is expected to cause scattered rains and thunderstorms in the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino.
Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rainfall of 50 to 100 mm is forecasted in provinces such as Quezon, Camarines Norte, Cagayan and Isabela, posing risks of localized flooding and potential landslides in highly vulnerable areas until Friday.
The advisory also noted that rainfall could intensify in mountainous and elevated locations, compounded by previous heavy rains that have saturated the soil.
On the other hand, strong to gale-force winds, accompanied by rough to very rough sea conditions, are expected over the eastern sections of Southern Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao.
In Northern and Central Luzon, moderate to strong winds with moderate to rough seas are anticipated, while the rest of the country will experience light to moderate winds with slight to moderate coastal waters.
Authorities urged residents, especially those in high-risk regions, to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures to protect lives and property.
Disaster risk reduction offices are advised to activate contingency plans and coordinate with communities to minimize potential damages.
PAGASA also reminded the public to monitor updates, as local offices may issue area-specific heavy rainfall warnings or thunderstorm advisories.
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