Mindanao, Philippines – Residents across Mindanao are urged to prepare for continued inclement weather as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) brings widespread rains and thunderstorms to the region. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), this weather pattern may result in flash floods and landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
Forecast Highlights
The weather outlook for key cities and provinces is as follows:
- Laguindingan: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will range between 25°C and 30°C during the day, slightly dropping to 25°C to 29°C at night.
- Cagayan de Oro City: Similar conditions are expected, with temperatures from 25°C to 31°C during the day and slightly cooler nights at 25°C to 30°C.
- Malaybalay City: The area will experience temperatures between 22°C and 30°C.
- Metro Davao: Rainshowers are forecasted with daytime highs of 31°C and nighttime lows of 24°C.
- Zamboanga City: Expect a warm day at 24°C to 32°C and scattered rains into the evening.
- Surigao City: Consistent rainshowers with temperatures around 25°C to 29°C throughout the forecast period.
- Butuan City: Highs of 31°C during the day and lows of 26°C are expected.
- Cotabato City: Rain and thunderstorms will persist, with temperatures ranging from 27°C to 31°C.
- General Santos City: Residents can expect daytime highs of 32°C and nighttime lows of 24°C.
- Dipolog City: Scattered rains with temperatures between 25°C and 31°C.
- Tagum City: Daytime highs will reach 32°C, cooling slightly at night to 24°C.
- Marawi City: Cooler weather, with temperatures between 21°C and 27°C during the day.
- Iligan City: Rainshowers and thunderstorms are likely, with steady temperatures from 26°C to 30°C.
- Pagadian City: Daytime highs will hit 32°C, dropping to 23°C during the night.
Wind and Sea Conditions
Winds across the region will be light to moderate from the east to northeast. Coastal waters are expected to remain slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.5 meters.
Safety Advisory
Authorities warn residents in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas to remain vigilant. For more updates, contact PAGASA at 8922-1992 or 8927-1335, or visit their website at bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.
Stay safe, Mindanao!