Easterlies, northeast monsoon to bring rains over parts of PHL

The easterlies and northeast monsoon are expected to bring rains over parts of the country, with possible flooding and landslides in affected areas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday.

The easterlies are expected to bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi, PAGASA said in its 4:00 a.m. weather advisory.

PAGASA warned of possible flash floods and landslides in these areas due to moderate to at times heavy rains.

Metro Manila and the rest of the country are expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies. Possible flash floods and landslides may occur during severe thunderstorms.

Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon is expected to bring cloudy skies with light rains over Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao and Kalinga, with no significant impact expected.

The rest of Cagayan Valley, Ilocos Region and the rest of the Cordillera Administrative Region are expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, also due to the northeast monsoon. No significant impact is expected in these areas.

PAGASA said it had not observed any tropical cyclone within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of 8:00 a.m. — Edg Adrian A. Eva