Rains to Persist Across Philippines Due to Easterlies


Manila: Most areas of the country will continue to experience rains due to the prevailing easterlies, the weather bureau said on Tuesday.

According to Philippines News Agency, Bicol Region, Quezon, Marinduque, Romblon, Aklan, Capiz, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar will experience scattered rains and thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.

Moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides. The easterlies will also cause isolated rain showers or thunderstorms in Metro Manila, Mindanao, the rest of the Visayas, the rest of Calabarzon, and the rest of Mimaropa.

Meanwhile, isolated rain showers are also forecast in the rest of Luzon due to localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas still prevail across the archipelago, PAGASA said.