August 26, 2025 – Mindanao — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned of continued rains across parts of Mindanao as the southwest monsoon (habagat) affects the region, enhanced by a Low Pressure Area (LPA) spotted off the coastal waters of Paracale, Camarines Norte early Tuesday.
According to PAGASA’s 5:00 PM regional weather forecast, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and the Zamboanga Peninsula will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms until Wednesday. Residents in these areas are urged to remain vigilant against possible flash floods or landslides triggered by moderate to at times heavy rainfall.
The rest of Mindanao, including the Davao and SOCCSKSARGEN regions, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms. PAGASA likewise cautioned against flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in upland communities during severe thunderstorms.
Winds will be light to moderate from the southwest to west, with coastal waters ranging from slight to moderate (0.6 to 1.8 meters).
Provincial Forecasts (Valid from 5:00 PM today until 5:00 PM tomorrow)
Zamboanga Peninsula
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Isabela City – Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms; temperatures ranging from 23°C to 30°C; light to moderate southwest to west winds, seas slight to moderate.
Northern Mindanao
- Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental – Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms; temperatures from 18°C to 30°C; light to moderate southwest to west winds; slight to moderate seas.
Davao Region
- Metro Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao Occidental – Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms; temperatures ranging from 22°C to 30°C; light to moderate winds from southwest to west, seas slight to moderate.
SOCCSKSARGEN
- North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani – Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms; temperatures from 22°C to 31°C; light to moderate southwest to west winds; seas slight to moderate.
Caraga Region
- Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Islands – Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms; temperatures between 23°C and 33°C; light to moderate southwest to west winds; slight to moderate seas.
BARMM
- Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur – Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms; temperatures from 22°C to 31°C; light to moderate winds from southwest to west, seas slight to moderate.
PAGASA Advisory
PAGASA advised the public to continue monitoring official weather bulletins for updates. Fisherfolk and those with small seacraft were also cautioned about sudden gusty winds during thunderstorms.
For more information, residents may call PAGASA’s Mindanao PRSD at (632) 8922-1992 or (632) 8927-1335, or visit bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.