PAGASA Says ITCZ and Local Thunderstorms to Bring Rains Over Some Parts of the Country
The state weather bureau PAGASA reported that ITCZ and local thunderstorms will bring rains over parts of the country.
On Friday (May 12, 2023), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration released the latest weather update in the country. The Intertropical Convergence Zone and localized thunderstorms will affect the country’s weather condition.
PAGASA reported that the Intertropical Convergence Zone will be affecting southern Mindanao.
The ITCZ and localized thunderstorms will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms over Metro Manila and the rest of the country.
State weather forecaster Patrick del Mundo said that moderately overcast to overcast skies with chances of scattered rain are expected over Luzon during afternoon and evening.
Moderately cloudy to cloudy skies but with increased localized thunderstorms are expected over Visayas and Mindanao.
“Sa buong maghapon, aasahan natin na dito sa Metro Manila at sa nalalabing bahagi ng ating bansa, magiging bahagyang maulap hanggang sa maulap lamang ‘yung kalangitan at may mga tsansa pa rin ng mga pulo-pulong pag-ulan, pagkidlat, at pagkulog na mas mapapadalas pa dito sa bahagi ng Visayas at Mindanao dahil sa axis ng ITCZ,” Del Mundo said.
Low chances of storms are expected in the country over the weekend, according to Del Mundo.
The weather agency has advised the residents in the affected areas to take precautionary measures for possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, the coastal water condition over Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will be slight to moderate, according to the weather bureau.
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