LPA East of Mindanao Threatens Visayas,Mindanao with Potential Cyclone Development
Manila,Philippines - A low-pressure area (LPA) located east of Mindanao is forecast to bring continued cloudy skies,scattered rains,and thunderstorms to portions of the Visayas and Mindanao,according to the Philippine Atmospheric,Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) as of Sunday. The LPA, situated 445 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur at 3 a.m.,is increasingly likely to intensify into a tropical cyclone as it approaches the islands. Should it develop, the system will be named “Jacinto,” marking the tenth cyclone to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this year.
PAGASA warns residents in eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Caraga, Northern mindanao, and the Davao Region to prepare for possible flash floods or landslides during moderate to heavy rainfall associated with the LPA. The southwest monsoon, locally known as ”habagat,” is currently impacting the western section of Southern Luzon.Palawan is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated showers or thunderstorms due to the monsoon’s influence. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will see partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with the possibility of localized thunderstorms. PAGASA cautions that severe thunderstorms could trigger flash floods or landslides nationwide.
Winds throughout the archipelago are predicted to be light to moderate, resulting in slight to moderate seas ranging from 0.6 to 1.8 meters.Simultaneously occurring, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, Typhoon Kajiki (international name of Isang) was observed 900 kilometers west of Northern Luzon.Kajiki currently packs maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour (kph) with gusts reaching 150 kph and is moving westward at 25 kph. PAGASA confirmed that Kajiki poses no direct threat to the Philippines at this time.
Context & Background: The Philippines is especially vulnerable to tropical cyclones due to its geographical location along the Pacific typhoon belt. The “habagat” southwest monsoon typically strengthens during the months of June to November,bringing significant rainfall to the western portions of the country. PAGASA continuously monitors weather systems and issues advisories to help mitigate the impact of severe weather events. Residents are urged to stay informed through official PAGASA channels and heed warnings from local authorities.(PNA)
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