Manila:More areas in the Philippines are expected to experience rain on Friday due to the prevailing easterlies and the northeast monsoon, also known as amihan, which are affecting northern Luzon.

According to Philippines News agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has indicated that Eastern Visayas, Caraga, the Davao Region, Soccsksargen, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi will see scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the easterlies.

PAGASA has warned that moderate to heavy rainfall could potentially lead to flash floods or landslides in the affected areas. Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon is predicted to bring light rain to Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, and Kalinga, with isolated light rain expected in the Ilocos Region, the rest of the Cordillera Administrative Region, and the rest of Cagayan Valley.

The rest of the country is anticipated to experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms as a result of the easterlies. Moderate winds and seas are forecast along the eastern sections of Luzon and the Visayas, while light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are expected elsewhere.

Additionally, PAGASA has reported that there is no low pressure area currently being monitored for potential tropical cyclone formation.