September 23, 2025
EL SALVADOR CITY, Misamis Oriental — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported early Tuesday that Super Typhoon Nando (international name Ragasa) continues to maintain its strength while the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) is expected to bring rains and thunderstorms across various parts of Mindanao.
As of 3:00 AM, the eye of Super Typhoon Nando was located at 240 kilometers west of Calayan, Cagayan, based on Aparri Doppler Radar. The cyclone packs maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness reaching up to 230 kph. It is moving westward at 20 kph.
While the typhoon’s core circulation remains far from Mindanao, its enhancement of the Southwest Monsoon will continue to affect the island. PAGASA warned of partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms across Mindanao. Flash floods and landslides are possible during intense thunderstorms, particularly in low-lying and mountainous areas.
Weather Conditions Across Mindanao
- Zamboanga Peninsula: Zamboanga City and the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Isabela City will experience partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms. Conditions may become cloudy with heavier rains in Zamboanga del Norte by evening. Temperatures will range from 22°C to 35°C.
- Northern Mindanao: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental will generally have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms. Coastal waters will be moderate, with seas reaching 0.6 to 2.5 meters. Temperatures will range from 21°C to 35°C.
- Davao Region: Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao Occidental, and Metro Davao will also see partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms, most likely in the afternoon or evening. Daytime temperatures may rise to 36°C in Davao del Sur.
- SOCCSKSARGEN: North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and Cotabato City will have warm daytime conditions with partly cloudy skies, but afternoon thunderstorms are expected. Temperatures may climb up to 36°C in Cotabato City.
- Caraga Region: Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and the Dinagat Islands will experience partly cloudy skies with intermittent rainshowers and thunderstorms. Coastal waters remain moderate, with temperatures between 23°C and 35°C.
- BARMM: Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi will generally experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with occasional rainshowers and thunderstorms. Temperatures range from 21°C to 36°C, with Maguindanao del Norte expected to register the highest readings.
Advisory
Moderate winds from the southwest will prevail across Mindanao, with coastal conditions ranging from slight to moderate. PAGASA advises residents, particularly those in flood- and landslide-prone areas, to remain vigilant for possible weather disturbances. Fisherfolk and small seacraft are also advised to exercise caution due to moderate seas.
For further information, the public is urged to monitor official bulletins from PAGASA through bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph or contact their hotlines at (632) 8922-1992 and 8927-1335.