ITCZ to bring cloudy skies, rains in southern Mindanao

By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | Philippine News Agency

MANILA – The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is seen to bring cloudy skies and scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in southern Mindanao on Saturday, April 23, with the rest of the country to be affected by the easterlies.

In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the ITCZ will reign over the Davao region and Soccsksargen.

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms brought by the easterlies and localized thunderstorms are expected in Metro Manila and the rest of the country.

The weather bureau warned of possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains.

Light to moderate winds headed southeast to the northeast will blow over northern Luzon, with slight to moderate seas.

The rest of the country will have light to moderate winds headed east to northeast, with similar coastal water conditions.

The temperature in Metro Manila will range from 24°C to 34°C; Baguio City, 17°C to 25°C; Legazpi City, 25°C to 32°C; Metro Cebu, 26°C to 32°C; Cagayan de Oro City, 25°C to 31°C; and Metro Davao, 25°C to 32°C. (PNA) – gb

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