The northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, together with the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), is expected to produce cloudy skies and scattered rain showers across many parts of the Philippines this Friday.
Key Points:
- Large areas of Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan are forecast to experience cloudiness with isolated rain and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ’s influence.
- Northern Luzon, including the Batanes and Babuyan Islands, will see partly cloudy to cloudy conditions and possible light rains under the amihan’s effect.
- Mariners and coastal communities in northern Luzon should remain alert due to potential rough seas and moderate winds accompanying the weather system.
Residents are advised to:
- Stay updated with official weather bulletins
- Be cautious in low-lying, flood-prone areas or regions prone to landslides
- Avoid unnecessary travel in exposed coastal or mountainous zones