LPA unlikely to develop into tropical cyclone

RAINY THURSDAY. Commuters brave the rains while waiting for a ride along Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City on Thursday (Aug. 31, 2023). The weather bureau warned of moderate to heavy rains in Metro Manila and many parts of the country due to two low-pressure areas (LPAs) in the Philippine Area of Responsibility. (PNA photo by Ben Briones)

By Ma. Cristina Arayata | Philippine News Agency

The low pressure area (LPA) southwest of Puerto Princesa City in Palawan province has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next few days, the weather bureau reported Thursday, Nov. 9.

“It is also likely to exit the Philippine area of responsibility within the day,” Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecaster Patrick del Mundo said.

The LPA, last spotted 395 kilometers west southwest of Puerto Princesa, is forecast to cause scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Palawan. Moderate to heavy rains in these areas may also result in flash floods and landslides.

Light rain showers, on the other hand, will prevail over Batanes and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands due to the northeast monsoon.

The rest of the country will continue to experience isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms.

Meanwhile, moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas will still prevail over Northern Luzon.

Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate with slight to moderate seas.

 

Popular

PBBM orders release of P362-M to fast-track rehab of quake-damaged infra in Mindanao

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet On top of concurrent efforts from various agencies to help Mindanaoans rise from the effects of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that...

PBBM says anti-corruption drive among gov’t’s top priorities

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the fight against corruption remains one of the most...

PBBM hopes U.S.-Iran ceasefire brings lasting peace, stability

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed optimism over the ceasefire agreement between the United States...

House, Senate leaders welcome PBBM’s call for special session to act on priority bills

By Brian Campued The leaders of the Senate and the House of Representatives both expressed their readiness to conduct a special session after President Ferdinand...