The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, April 11 said the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will continue to cause rainy conditions in Eastern Visayas and Mindanao, while the easterlies will bring hot and humid weather to the rest of the country.
PAGASA said the ITCZ will bring cloudy skies, scattered rains, and thunderstorms to Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region, Northern Mindanao, and Soccsksargen.
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms may also persist in the rest of Mindanao.
The ITCZ forms when winds from the northern and southern hemispheres converge, leading to the formation of rain-bearing clouds.
Residents affected by the ITCZ are warned of the possibility of flash floods or landslides, particularly during moderate to heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, the easterlies will bring hot and humid conditions across the rest of the country, with a chance of isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon or evening.
The easterlies are warm winds originating from the Pacific Ocean.
PAGASA advised the public to remain vigilant during severe thunderstorms, which could trigger flash floods or landslides.
Weather specialist Chenel Dominguez said PAGASA had not monitored any low-pressure areas or tropical cyclones near or within the country’s area of responsibility as of Friday.
