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The low pressure area only has a low chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 hours, says PAGASA on Tuesday, August 5
MANILA, Philippines – The trough or extension of a low pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is expected to affect parts of Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas, said the weather bureau on Tuesday afternoon, August 5.
The LPA entered PAR on Monday, August 4. It was already 570 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes, as of 3 pm on Tuesday.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 24-hour forecast that the trough of the LPA will bring scattered rain and thunderstorms to the region of Bicol, as well as the provinces of Quezon, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar.
Flash floods and landslides are possible, especially during periods of moderate to heavy rain.
So far, the LPA only has a low chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 hours.
But PAGASA Weather Specialist Veronica Torres said the LPA may approach or cross the landmass of Luzon in the coming days.
PAGASA previously estimated that two or three tropical cyclones could develop within or enter PAR in August. The next three local tropical cyclone names are Fabian, Gorio, and Huaning.
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Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon or habagat remains relatively weak. It is only causing isolated rain showers or thunderstorms in Palawan, Western Visayas, the Negros Island Region, and Mindanao.
Other areas in the country, including Metro Manila, are not affected by either the southwest monsoon or the trough of the LPA. They will continue to have generally fair weather, with just localized thunderstorms. – Rappler.com
