MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau, PAGASA, now monitors a low-pressure area off Surigao del Sur, embedded along an intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao.
As of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the LPA was located over the coastal waters of Laguindingan town in Misamis Oriental. It is expected to bring moderate to heavy rains over several regions of the country, and it could become the second storm to hit the Philippines this year.
In the next 24 hours, the LPA will bring light to moderate with occasional heavy rains over the Bicol Region, Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and Davao Region. The storm is expected to track a westward path slowly and will cross the Sulu Sea and Palawan between Wednesday and early Saturday.
By mid-Saturday, the LPA is forecasted to be over the West Philippine Sea. The weather agency warns that flooding and landslides could occur in these areas. Therefore, affected region residents are advised to take necessary precautions and prepare for possible evacuation if the situation worsens.
Stay tuned for PAGASA’s latest weather forecasts and advisories for more updates.