The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned on Wednesday, Nov. 27 of possible flash floods and landslides in parts of Mindanao and Northern Luzon due to continuous rains from the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the northeast monsoon (amihan).
PAGASA said cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected to affect Caraga, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi due to the ITCZ—a weather system where winds from the northern and southern hemispheres converge. It is also known for being a breeding ground for tropical cyclones.
Meanwhile, the amihan will bring cloudy skies and rains to Cagayan Valley and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rainfall from both weather systems could lead to flash floods and landslides, particularly in these areas.
The amihan may also bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains to the Ilocos Region.
The rest of the country will experience similar conditions, triggered by localized thunderstorms.
PAGASA advised the public to remain vigilant for flash floods and landslides during severe thunderstorms.
