The low pressure area (LPA) over Misamis Oriental may become a tropical depression within 48 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, May 3.
Around 10 a.m., the LPA was over the coast of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental and is expected to bring light to occasional heavy rains to Bicol Region, Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and Davao Region in the next 24 hours.
“This weather disturbance has a chance to develop into a tropical depression within the next 48 hours,” PAGASA said in an advisory issued at 11:30 a.m.
PAGASA warned against potential flooding or landslides caused by moderate to heavy rains, particularly in areas that had recently received a significant amount of precipitation.
The public and concerned disaster risk reduction and management offices were advised to take all necessary precautionary measures.
Meanwhile, PAGASA said the rest of the country will continue to experience partly cloudy to cloudy weather with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms
The public is advised to exercise caution as severe thunderstorms may cause landslides or flash floods, especially in areas that are vulnerable to these hazards.
