BY LIZST TORRES ABELLO
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned the public about potential flash floods and landslides in parts of Visayas and Mindanao as the trough of the low pressure area (LPA) will affect these areas within the next 24 hours.
PAGASA weather specialist Grace Castañeda said on Wednesday morning, Jan. 31 that the LPA has a slim chance of intensifying into a tropical depression or entering the Philippine area of responsibility but its trough or extension will still bring significant rains.
Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will be felt in Northern Mindanao, South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, General Santos, Caraga, Davao Region, Central Visayas, Biliran, Samar, Eastern Samar, and Southern Leyte.
PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rains may cause flash floods or landslides in these areas.
Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon, locally known as "amihan," may bring cloudy skies with light rains to Cagayan Valley, Aurora, Quezon, Bicol Region, and Northern Samar.
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains will be felt throughout Metro Manila, Western Visayas, and the rest of Luzon.
The rest of Mindanao will also have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by the trough of the LPA T he public was also warned that severe thunderstorms may cause flash floods or landslides in the affected areas.
